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Cabinet set to mull credit guarantee agency bill
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to propose for cabinet consideration on Tuesday the draft bill for the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new facility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provides direct guarantees for a low fee.
Government upbeat on steady credit rating
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2025
» The government remains confident that credit rating agencies will maintain Thailand's sovereign credit rating at its current level thanks to the strength of Thai financial institutions and the country's ability to retain fiscal discipline after the Covid-19 crisis.
Export-Import Bank of Thailand unveils aid measures for tariff-hit SMEs
Online Reporters, Published on 20/04/2025
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank) has launched five support measures aimed at assisting Thai entrepreneurs affected by the US reciprocal tariff rates, a deputy government spokeswoman said on Sunday.
Pichai to talk to BoT governor
Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira plans to hold talks with the Bank of Thailand governor about the United States' reciprocal tariff measures before his upcoming trip to the US.
FACTBOX - Measures being taken by Asian policymakers as market rout deepens
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2025
» HONG KONG - Policymakers across Asia are preparing measures to support financial markets as a rout deepened following sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that stoked widespread recession worries. Here are some of the announcements so far:
SAAM prepares $10m in convertible bonds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/04/2025
» SET-listed renewable energy developer SAAM Development is preparing to issue convertible bonds worth US$10 million (360 million baht) to support its new digital asset business, which is expected to generate 300 million baht in revenue this year.
US tariffs to trim Thai GDP level
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2025
» A group of Thai industry leaders expects the planned US reciprocal tariffs to reduce Thai GDP growth by 0.2-0.6 percentage points this year, keeping the forecast within the existing range of 2.4-2.9%.
Economy unshaken, says govt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira believes the recent earthquake has had no effect on the economy and pledged further assistance for victims, as reports emerged that up to 5,500 buildings across the capital may have been damaged. Total losses may reach 100 billion baht.
KTC partnership to offer car title loans at post offices
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a non-bank subsidiary of Krungthai Bank, has teamed up with Thailand Post to offer car title loans at post offices. The partnership aims to generate 45 million baht in new loans over the next three months.
Twenty listed firms seen likely to prep share buybacks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2025
» Twenty listed companies are likely to initiate share buybacks after their stock prices fell below intrinsic value, signalling a positive outlook for long-term investors looking to accumulate Thai shares, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).