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Pheu Thai payout to give economy 'B2tn boost'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2023
» Pheu Thai's 10,000-baht digital currency handout policy will add at least 2 trillion baht of money to the economy and contribute to GDP growth of at least 5% in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Social Security Fund dips by B17.6bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2023
» In 2022, the Social Security Fund (SSF) declined by more than 17.6 billion baht, the first drop in five years, as a result of decreased market capitalisation (mark to market) and reduced contributions to alleviate the financial burden of subscribers during the pandemic, says a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Ministry estimates B2tn available for party pledges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2023
» The new government will have room to spend at least 2 trillion baht to fulfil its populist campaign pledges, according to a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
GH Bank new mortgages dip in Q1
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2023
» New mortgage lending for Government Housing (GH) Bank during the first quarter this year dropped 11% year-on-year, attributed to higher lending in the same period last year, according to acting president Krit Sesavej.
State eager to avoid fiscal fiasco
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2023
» The government set an ambitious goal to achieve a balanced budget in 10 years, even though several obstacles still remain.
Levy on share sales at risk from Fetco opposition
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/03/2023
» The imposition of the financial transaction tax on share sales by individual investors might be delayed because of opposition from the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco), says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Thai consumption keeps increasing amid recovery
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/02/2023
» Private consumption improved in January, according to the Fiscal Policy Office's director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Many workers ill-prepared for old age
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith is concerned that more than 16 million informal workers have yet to participate in any savings scheme to prepare for life during retirement, even though Thailand is expected to become an aged society in the next two years.