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Public snaps up savings bonds worth B35bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» Government savings bonds worth 35 billion baht were bought by the public, with the portion sold through Krungthai Bank's Pao Tang mobile app selling out within seconds.
IBank finally flourishes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2024
» Over the past two decades, the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) has faced numerous challenges in becoming the sole financial institution in the country to provide sharia-compliant financial services in accordance with Islamic principles, says president Thaweelap Rittapirom.
Savings bonds worth B100bn in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2024
» The government will sell savings bonds worth 100 billion baht within the fiscal year, with the first issue worth 40 billion baht to be offered next month to help finance the budget deficit, says Patchara Anuntasilpa, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Digital wallet handout to shrink, delay by 7-8 months
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout may face delays of seven to eight months and a reduction in scope, as it will only cover the poor, according to a deputy minister of finance.
PM orders sweeping review of taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Finance Ministry to review the new land and building tax, as well as inheritance tax, in an effort to reduce income disparity.
Pao Tang picked for cash bonus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government will use the Krungthai Bank's Pao Tang app for its digital wallet project, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday.
App picked for digital handout
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/09/2023
» The government will use the Krungthai Bank Pao Tang app for its digital wallet project, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
Digital handout not covered by loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2023
» The Finance Ministry will not issue an emergency loan decree to support the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout, with funding likely to come from the state budget and borrowing from state-owned financial institutions, says Deputy Finance Minister Kritsada Chinavicharana.
Agency upbeat on use of blockchain tech
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Comptroller-General's Department (CGD) believes the use of the blockchain technology in government auctions will increase transparency and create fairness for all bidders, says comptroller-general Kulaya Tantitemit.
Customs urged to speed up clearance process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.