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B150 billion available for ‘quick-win’ stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new Thai government has financial ammunition of roughly 150 billion baht to carry out its “quick-win” stimulus projects, according to a Ministry of Finance official who requested anonymity.
Bridging the gap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2022
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.
New co-payment phase may expand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2021
» The Finance Ministry is willing to expand eligibility for phase 3 of the Khon La Khrueng co-payment scheme beyond the original limit of 31 million people, says director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office Kulaya Tantitemit.
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.
Govt 'has enough cash' to help Covid sufferers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2021
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday gave his assurances that the government has enough money to continue funding Covid-relief programmes and kickstart the economy.
Govt cracks down on Covid scammers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2021
» The Finance Ministry is seeking to prosecute 1,000 shops and individuals it claims defrauded the Kon La Krueng (Half-Half) co-payment scheme designed to help alleviate financial hardship during the Covid-19 crisis.
Finance Ministry prepares assistance for state staff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2021
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to provide a financial remedy to 137,000 government contract employees to help with the cost of living, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Registration process may be reviewed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry is mulling an option to allow other state-owned banks to facilitate the offline registration process for the Rao Chana (We Win) scheme, aiming to reduce the congestion at Krungthai Bank (KTB) branches.
Ministry preps B37.1bn financial relief package
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2021
» A 37.1-billion-baht budget is planned as a financial remedy to assist employees covered by Section 33 of the Social Security Act (SSA) and state enterprise employees, says a Finance Ministry official.
No tax filing delay in works
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2021
» There is currently no plan to extend the deadline for the filing of personal tax income this year, said the Revenue Department.