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B1 trillion to beat Omicron
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2021
» The government will inject around one trillion baht into the economy next year to cushion against any volatility that may be caused by the Omicron variant of Covid-19, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Thursday.
Ministry ready to allot more funds if required
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry stands ready to inject additional money to revive the economy if the Omicron coronavirus variant hits the country, said the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
FPO revises down growth to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2021
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its forecast of Thai economic expansion this year to an average 1% from the previously predicted 1.3% mainly as a result of the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in April, which severely impacted the country in the third quarter.
Office sees potential for 1.3% GDP growth in 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2021
» Thailand could achieve 1.3% economic growth this year, as forecast by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), said Pisit Puapan, director of the Bureau of Macroeconomic Policy.
Jet fuel tax cut extended to year-end
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/04/2021
» The government has agreed to extend excise tax reductions for jet fuel until the end of the year, a move to help mitigate the plight of airlines hard hit by Covid-19 outbreaks which have almost wiped out cross-border travel and tourism.
GSB: 3% growth this year likely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/04/2021
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) forecasts the country's economic expansion may fare better than expected, driven by the reopening to foreign tourists.
Welfare card registration likely to reopen
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/03/2021
» The Finance Ministry looks set to open a new round of state welfare card registration, expecting the number of eligible recipients will outnumber the previous round due to rising numbers of jobless workers.
Adviser predicts recession in 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2018
» The global economy is likely headed for a recession in 2020 and the economic downturn will accelerate if the China-US trade squabble turns into a full-blown trade war, says Supavud Saicheua, an adviser to Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.
Exim Bank closes after protesters block entrance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2014
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) is ready to resume operations once political tensions ease after its headquarters were abruptly closed yesterday by a group of anti-government protesters.