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Government borrowing ‘won't crowd out’ private sector
Published on 18/09/2024
» The government will ensure that its borrowing of 2.59 trillion baht for the 2025 fiscal year won’t “crowd out” the fundraising activities of the private sector, a Ministry of Finance official said on Wednesday.
Saving Thailand's Social Security Fund an urgent priority
Editorial, Published on 08/09/2024
» With the Social Security Fund (SSF) facing the existential threat of bankrupt in coming decades, the government should realise this is no time for indecision.
Inflation inches up 0.35% in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2024
» Inflation increased by 0.35% in August, driven by rising prices of fresh vegetables and fruit as a result of production areas damaged by floods.
Small firms feel the pinch amid an array of challenges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain trapped in a cycle of rising costs, declining revenues and weakening consumer purchasing power.
Strong big-cap results help SET in turbulent July
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand underwent a significant mood swing in July, trading between 1,286.79 and 1,332.76 points. Early in the month, market uncertainty ratcheted higher as the share price of troubled Energy Absolute (EA) plunged.
Koh Mak adventures
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.
Power bills capped for the rest of the year
Business, Published on 24/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved the capping of power bills at 4.18 baht per unit until the end of the year and set the diesel price ceiling at 33 baht per litre until Oct 31.
Escaping the debt cycle
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2024
» A 25-year-old woman's struggles with debt of 307,000 baht went viral on social media recently when she asked for advice on how to manage what she owed. She earns 22,000 baht per month, with 6,000 baht going towards rent and 3,000 baht monthly for motorcycle loan payments.
Inflation in Q3 expected to be low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/07/2024
» Headline inflation in the third quarter is expected to be low, similar to the previous quarter, while it is likely to increase to 1% in the fourth quarter, aligning with the inflation target for the full year.
Brokerage calls for speedy reintroduction of LTF
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/06/2024
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) is calling on the Finance Ministry to speed up the unveiling of a rejigged long-term equity fund (LTF) to revive the Thai stock market, which is struggling with shrinking investor confidence partly attributed to recent political uncertainties.