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Deputy puts 2024 inflation at 1.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2023
» Economic risk factors for 2024 including natural disasters and government stimulus measures are expected to affect the Thai inflation rate, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Tensions thwart growth in 2022
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2022
» Geopolitical tensions have pressured Thailand's economic expansion this year, according to Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
FPO slashes growth forecast to 2.8% on low tourism figures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2021
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has slashed Thailand's economic growth forecast to less than 3% this year as projected foreign tourist arrivals are substantially lower given the second wave of the pandemic.
Predee quits finance post
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Finance Minister Predee Daochai has resigned after only 26 days in the job in the wake of a reported conflict with his deputy over the appointment of the director-general of the Excise Department.
S&P upgrades sovereign rating outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2019
» S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its outlook on Thailand's sovereign credit rating to positive from stable, but it cautions that a return to political stability will not be enough to spur an economy beset by external challenges.
ADB revamps Asian growth for 2019-20
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2019
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia this year and next year as growth in China and India is weighed down by both external and domestic factors.
Somkid's message: Be prepared
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has delegated the Finance Ministry to prepare measures to brace for global economic uncertainties next year.
Next rebate seeks nod
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2019
» The third phase of the Chim, Shop, Chai (taste, shop, spend) scheme will seek cabinet approval today, providing up to a 20% cash rebate to 2 million recipients.
FPO slashes growth outlook to 2.8%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2019
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) downgraded the country's economic growth outlook this year to 2.8% from 3% in August in response to the expectation of a deeper export drop.
Second phase of 'cash giveaway' rolls out
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2019
» The cabinet yesterday approved the second phase of the Chim, Shop, Chai (taste, shop, spend) cash handouts, which run until the end of the year, with three million more people set to benefit from it.