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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.
Stimulus scheme tipped to pump in B396bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2022
» The four phases of the government's "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme are expected to inject almost 400 billion baht into the economy, according to Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
E-voucher scheme opens Monday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2021
» The Finance Ministry is planning to open registration for the "Ying Chai Ying Dai" (the more you spend, the more you get) e-voucher cashback scheme on Monday, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Kulaya Tantitemit.
Growth seen at 2% if vaccine target reached
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/05/2021
» The economy is expected to achieve 2% growth this year, if the government meets the target of 100 million doses within this year, said Don Nakornthab, Bank of Thailand's senior director for the Financial Stability Department.
Stimulus scheme 'not a free lunch'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2021
» People must spend between 46,000 baht and 70,000 baht each before they can get e-vouchers worth 7,000 baht under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called "Ying Chai Ying Dai" offered by the government.
Co-pay scheme generates B70bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2021
» Capital worth 70 billion baht circulated in the economy during the 3½ months of the co-payment subsidy scheme, says the Finance Ministry.
Second phase prepped
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2020
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to propose the second phase of the co-payment scheme for cabinet approval next week to launch the registration process by Dec 16.
FPO: Next stimulus hinges on past outcome
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2020
» Results of the three government stimulus measures will be assessed to determine whether additional stimulus policies will be unveiled, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Ministry eyes B3,000 handout for tourists
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/06/2020
» Eligible recipients of domestic tourism stimulus measures will be entitled to a 3,000-baht cash handout that will automatically be deducted from their bills when they spend nights or pay for food or services at participating hotels, restaurants and related tourism operators, says an informed source at the Finance Ministry.
Finance Ministry restores rights for scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/12/2019
» The Finance Ministry has reinstated rights for the cash rebate to 1.1 million deprived registrants from the Taste-Shop-Spend scheme's first and second phases in an effort to boost spending and economic growth.