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Official teases digital wallet progress
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2024
» Finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit insists significant progress in the government's digital wallet handout scheme will become evident before the Songkran holiday.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
Arkhom coy on diesel excise tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has refused to take a stance on whether the diesel excise tax cut needs to be extended, saying it depends on global oil prices.
Excise unfazed by proposed liquor act
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Excise Department's liquor policy does not conflict with the Move Forward Party's Progressive Liquor Act, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
NESDC demands discipline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2023
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has warned the new government to strictly maintain financial and fiscal discipline as it will affect foreign investors' confidence in the Thai economy, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Borrowing of B900bn allotted for infrastructure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2022
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to borrow almost 900 billion baht for the development of new infrastructure in 2023-2027, says director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit.
Minister suggests arrivals unlikely to meet forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2021
» The number of international tourists next year might be lower than the Finance Ministry's forecast because of the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Mo Chit Complex contract soon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2021
» The Treasury Department is preparing to sign a contract for the Mo Chit Complex project worth 26 billion baht, after 25 years of delays, says director-general Yuttana Yimgarund.
Growth hinges on inoculation, foreign arrivals, exports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2021
» Domestic virus inoculation, foreign tourist arrivals and export growth are among the key variables determining the revision of GDP growth outlook this year, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Arkhom vows debt will not exceed 60%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2021
» Thailand's public debt will not exceed the 60% ceiling rate by 2025 if there is no more borrowing for Covid-19 management, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.