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Debt-to-GDP below limit
Business, Published on 19/01/2012
» Even if the government manages to mobilise 800 billion baht to finance fiscal deficits and flood-prevention measures, the ratio of public debt to gross domestic product will not exceed 47%, staying below the 60% limit, says the Public Debt Management Office.
Central Bank denies 0.55% rumour
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2012
» The new rate to be levied on banks' deposit bases in fulfilment of a mandate for paying off the liabilities of the financial bailout fund has not yet been determined, but a rate is expected this week, says Prasarn Trairatvorakul, the Bank of Thailand governor.
Fee hike main concern
Business, Published on 14/01/2012
» The chance that the Bank of Thailand could increase fees on banks to fulfil its new mandate of paying the liabilities of the financial bailout fund risks weakening the country's market economy system, says governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Coal to stoke TTA's fire, drive growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/01/2012
» HO CHI MINH CITY : Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) is seeking strategic partners to help expand its core dry-bulk business, but coal will be its major growth driver over the next three years.
OIC devises framework for government disaster fund
Business, Published on 11/01/2012
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has come up with a framework to use the 50-billion-baht insurance fund initiated by the government to provide coverage for losses due to natural catastrophes.
Lalin turns focus on condo development
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2012
» Lalin Property Plc plans to increase condominium developments to 30% of its portfolio over the next three years from the current 10%, after spending years studying the high-rise segment.
Good start to 2012, although FIDF debate a distraction
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/01/2012
» Recap: The Stock Exchange of Thailand rang in 2012 on an upbeat note in line with global stock markets, which rebounded after the US reported improvements in key economic figures, most notably jobs.
Bank stocks dive on FIDF woes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/01/2012
» Despite improving share market sentiment worldwide, Thai banking stocks nosedived yesterday on the potentially worrisome impact of the debate over whether responsibility for the liabilities of the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) should be transferred to the Bank of Thailand.
Bill of exchange rules tightened
Business, Published on 05/01/2012
» Securities regulators yesterday sharply curbed the issuance of bills of exchange (B/Es) by local banks in a new rule aimed at protecting retail investors.