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Prime Bangkok plots on the block
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is preparing to put more than 40 plots of land acquired through asset seizures up for sale, in addition to opening auctions to lease another 10 prime land plots in Bangkok and other provinces.
New fund may finance electric rail lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.
Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
GH Bank sees 19% loan growth in 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/12/2025
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank), a state-owned financial institution that has more than 40% of the market for housing loans across the financial system, believes that demand for homes priced below 2 million baht will remain strong next year.
Ekniti submits new savings account plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to call for a new individual savings account (ISA) as a tax-deductible savings instrument to replace the retirement mutual fund (RMF) and long-term equity fund (LTF) schemes.
Tax review looms amid debt unease
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to review tax deductions and exemptions as part of efforts to address concerns over public debt raised by credit rating agencies.
How to manage the nation's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2025
» The creation of a Thai sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has been debated in the country for several years.
Expert urges cutting reliance on US buyers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» The Thai government has been advised to reduce its dependence on the US market, which is expected to shrink under US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Ministry: GDP growth to exceed 2.2%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand's economic growth this year is expected to surpass the Finance Ministry's earlier forecast of 2.2%, driven by the positive impact of the US reciprocal tariff, which gives the country a competitive edge over its rivals.
Seminar sets out strategic pathway for state enterprises
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2025
» State enterprises are being urged to accelerate their adaptation to the government's technological advancements, enhance flexibility in their operations, and implement policies that promote long-term sustainability.