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TMB-TBank chief wants SME support via tax code
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2021
» The government is being urged to rev up tax restructuring efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), says the chief executive of TMB-Thanachart Bank (TMB-TBank).
TCG's merchant of risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2021
» Labelling himself both an undertaker and merchant of risks, Rak Vorrakitpokatorn has a mission to help comatose small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) survive profound hardships during this major economic crisis.
Public debt seen hitting 57% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2020
» The ratio of public debt to GDP in the next five years should not exceed the 60% ceiling even if taking into account the 1-trillion-baht loan decree, though the estimate excludes the probability of additional loans, says a senior finance official.
FPO: Q3 looking less dire as 'swoosh-shaped' bounce looms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2020
» Thailand's third-quarter economic outlook has better prospects than in the previous quarter after improved economic indicators in July, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Soft loans for land transport
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2020
» The Finance Ministry is mulling an additional soft loan programme for land transport operators to keep the logistics workforce at 6 million.
Instability threatens economic growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2019
» Without decisive winners from the March 24 poll, there are fears that political instability will affect the country's economy. Such concerns are understandable given that three parties, namely the pro-military Palang Pracharath Party, and Pheu Thai Party and Future Forward Party (which brand themselves as the anti-regime camp), are engaging in a post-election tug of war.
Time for new chapter in tackling poverty
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/06/2018
» Over the past years the government has boasted of numerous economic advances, including an increase in GDP figures. Yet this does not necessarily bode well for its plan to tackle poverty. In fact, these achievements have exacerbated economic inequality, with farmers now marginalised at the bottom of the social spectrum.
GPF to use investment firm
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2017
» The Finance Ministry is amending the law to allow the Government Pension Fund (GPF) to set up an investment management company as part of efforts to create a new source of pension fund income and in turn yield higher returns for members.
Breaking the glass ceiling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2016
» While the number of women working at state agencies has grown in recent years, it is rare to find them in high-ranking roles, especially among fiscal policymakers.
Asean offers firms chance to expand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2012
» Business leaders are urging Thai companies to have a presence in other Asean countries, as the region will become a fast-growing economic zone.