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Officials ordered to draw up plans for economic stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has told three tax-related departments to devise stimulus measures to be presented to the economic cabinet within a week and a half.
Exports must shift to cleaner production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2024
» With the world moving towards green production, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul warns that Thailand will fall behind if the country does not shift in this direction.
Minister unveils effort to shrink credit blacklist
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pitched shortening the duration for bad debtors to remain on the National Credit Bureau's blacklist, allowing them to access new borrowing opportunities sooner.
Ministry readies debt restructuring measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry looks set to implement debt restructuring measures for individuals to help increase their disposable income.
B50bn in credit guarantees for SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing a credit guarantee fund worth 50 billion baht to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access credit.
Land and building tax collection to tally B43bn this year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects collection of the land and building tax this year to total 43 billion baht, 8 billion higher than last year as the tax discount is discontinued.
Call for action on real estate loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning unit, has urged financial institutions to adopt proactive policies in restructuring real estate loans following a sharp rise in the rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for this type of credit.
Tax refunds delayed by surge in fake submissions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/05/2024
» The delay in personal income tax refunds this year is partly related to stricter document verification, as more fake documents were submitted to claim refunds, according to the Revenue Department.
Stimulus measures on the agenda
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/05/2024
» The first meeting of economic ministers slated for Monday will focus on discussions for new measures to stimulate the economy, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.