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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.
Office advances public-private pacts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) expects to push forward government investment projects this year under public-private partnerships (PPP) valued at close to the government's target of 47 billion baht.
New approach needed for farm debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2023
» The debt suspension scheme for farmers fails to address the root cause of the debt problem, says Somporn Isvilanonda, a senior academic at the Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand.
FPO warns 4% growth this year will be difficult
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/03/2021
» The government's ambitious goal of 4% economic growth this year will be difficult, requiring a lot of effort and a host of supporting factors such as higher exports, recovering foreign tourist arrivals and active private investment, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Treasury called for appraisal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2020
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has requested the Treasury Department estimate the appraisal value of land situated in locations benefiting from the government's development projects, aiming to determine the market price.
Oft-delayed Mor Chit concession inches towards cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2018
» The Finance Ministry is set to propose to Bangkok Terminal as a concessionaire to develop the long-delayed Mor Chit project either this Tuesday or next Tuesday, says a senior official.
PDMO keen on big data
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2018
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to adopt big data technology to design savings bonds that will keep pace with the demands of investors of all ages, says a senior official.
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.
PDMO says public debt under control despite spree
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2018
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) insists that the country's ratio of public debt to GDP will not exceed 50% over the next 10 years, despite the government's hefty investment plan for big-ticket infrastructure development worth 2 trillion baht over the next 4-5 years.
Shopping points to offer VAT refunds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2018
» The Revenue Department will allow five department stores to offer value-added tax (VAT) refund services for foreign tourists as a pilot project, a move meant to offer convenience to international shoppers and encourage spending.