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State banks urged to support more SMEs
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 07/11/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is urging state-owned banks to play a more aggressive role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Central bank vigilant of future risks
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 20/06/2017
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Institutions Policy Committee (FIPC) say Thailand's financial system still faces several risk factors in the periods ahead.
Picofinance licences to be doled out
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 21/02/2017
» The Finance Ministry expects to grant picofinance licences to the first 12 operators by next Monday, says the head of the Fiscal Policy Office.
BoT chief warns of risks from technological change
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 16/02/2017
» Rapid technological advancements could increase volatility and inequality and keep inflation at a low level, while countries that fail to adapt to the changes could experience tepid growth, says the central bank chief.
MTL eyes premium growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 25/01/2017
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is aiming for 10% growth in gross premiums this year after delivering a 10.4% increase in 2016.
State revamps hours, offers online catalogue system
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 31/08/2016
» In a rarely seen move, the Office of the Government Pawnshop is revamping its business to match customer lifestyles as competition from privately owned pawnshops and personal loan lenders intensifies.
FedEx upbeat on Thailand's logistics
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/08/2016
» FedEx Thailand, the local unit of US-based FedEx Corporation, expects Thailand's logistics sector growth this year will outpace that of the country's GDP.
Thailand risks facing serious LNG shortage
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 23/06/2016
» Thailand is at risk of being short of 6,300 megawatts of electricity in 2021 due to the possible disruption of up to 9 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) stemming from the lack of further investment in the Erawan and Bongkot gas fields.