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Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Govt raises stake in Thai Airways, but will not take direct control
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2024
» The government is set to raise its stake in Thai Airways International (THAI) but will not return the ailing airline to state enterprise status, according to a cabinet source.
Govt offers schemes to reduce household debt
Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2023
» The government aims to bring household debt down to less than 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) while offering various debt-settlement measures to help people who are struggling, deputy government spokeswoman Rudklao Suwankiri said on Friday.
New curbs on populist policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/03/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned against populist policies touted by political parties, saying they must clarify the sources of money to finance the policies or face a fine of up to 500,000 baht.
State banks urged to study 0% interest rates
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2021
» The Finance Ministry has asked state-run banks to consider lowering interest rates to 0% until the end of this year as part of the government's efforts to curb household debt, compounded by the outbreak.
Cabinet gives nod to THAI rehab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday decided that ailing Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) must go through rehabilitation via the bankruptcy courts in a "difficult but necessary" decision that ushers in complex, make-or-break steps for the national carrier, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Bank branches shuttered this weekend
Post Reporters, Published on 28/03/2020
» At least 10 banks have announced they will close their branches on Saturday and Sunday to help prevent the spread of coronavirus ahead of the registration for aid for self-employed people.
Defaulters to face the music
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2018
» The Finance Ministry has given the state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) the go-ahead to expedite legal action against teachers who are threatening to stop repaying their loans.