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BAAC expects B100bn shortfall in new lending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2020
» The state-run Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) estimates that new lending will fall short of its target by 100 billion baht for this financial year through the end of March 2020, given lower demand for new loans after the launch of its debt suspension scheme for farmers amid drought.
BAAC offers B45bn in drought support
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2020
» Some 45 billion baht worth of loans from the Bank for Agricultural and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) remain available for farmers who need help surviving the ongoing drought.
Consumption tallies July dip
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2019
» Domestic consumption was gloomier in July, weighed down by retaliatory tariffs between the US and China as well as the country's lingering drought, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Finance Ministry takes regional approach
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2019
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed the ministry to tailor solutions for each portion of the country to solve poverty and income inequality.
Budget limits bump against populist sops
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2019
» Recipients of the government's populist campaign promises could be restricted to state welfare smartcard holders because of budget constraints, says a source at the Finance Ministry's think tank who requested anonymity.
Free cash to spur tourism, economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2019
» The Finance Ministry is set to dust off a planned cash handout for travel to 55 secondary provinces by including it in the economic stimulus package going before new Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
New government faces tough policy choices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/06/2019
» More than 100 billion baht a year is needed to fund welfare schemes vowed by the new government, according to Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) estimates.
FPO rehashes bill to levy pollution tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has dusted off a bill that enables the Finance Ministry to impose taxes and fees on polluters in a fresh effort to fight environmental problems.
PPP Act restricts scope to basic projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2019
» The PPP Promotion Act, which already passed through the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), stipulates only basic infrastructure projects and public services can be invested in jointly by the public and private sectors, says the head of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Wake up and ‘smell’ the boiling water
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2019
» Despite the uncertain date of the long-awaited election, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns, offering tempting policies to attract voters. A quick look at the campaign pledges of the competing parties suggests they want to turn Thailand into a welfare state. That would be a tough task.