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Pichai takes finance helm
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has vowed to expedite efforts to deal with household debt, revive the economy and increase individuals' income.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
GH Bank keen to target the wealthy segment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2023
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) wants to tap wealthy customers by offering high-value savings lotteries, aiming to become a new choice for people looking to diversify investment risk and earn a decent return amid a possible global recession and high inflation rate.
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.
Savings bonds appeal to a new crowd
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2020
» Investing in savings bonds is a conventionally safe investment option as the principal amount does not disappear and a consistent return is maintained.
Over 1m appeal cash handout rejection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/04/2020
» More than 1 million applicants rejected for the 5,000-baht monthly cash handout submitted appeals online in the two days since the government opened the appeal process, says the Finance Ministry.
Move for blanket cheques dismissed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2020
» The Finance Ministry has shrugged off proposals made by 20 parliament members from three coalition parties, saying the monthly 5,000-baht assistance cannot be handed out to all households as some are not affected by the pandemic.
Stimulus a band-aid for gaping wounds
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2019
» Despite several "stimulus" measures launched by the government in the past year, the Thai economy is still being buffeted by the volatility of international trade. This year's growth projection has been adjusted to a level much lower than previous predictions due to a slowdown in exports, which account for 70% of the economy.
Rich elderly pressed to forgo allowance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2019
» The Finance Ministry aims for 10,000 wealthy elderly to forgo their old-age living allowance this year and let the proceeds be redirected to the needy to provide a better living standard.