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Vayupak Fund champions governance to best benchmarks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Vayupak Fund 1 delivered a return of 6.09% last year, outperforming the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which fell by 10%.
Minister clarifies digital services accord
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the US and Thailand regarding the exemption of import duties on digital services concerns the downloading of cross-border digital goods, not the provision of cross-border services or e-service tax, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Platform being prepped for phase 3 of handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2024
» The third phase of the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme will be distributed through a digital payment platform, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Agency poised to issue B130bn sustainability-linked bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to issue a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) worth 130 billion baht for fiscal 2025.
Official backs B122bn added budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/06/2024
» Permanent finance secretary Lavaron Sangsnit has insisted the preparation of an additional budget totalling 122 billion baht for fiscal 2024 is still within the framework of fiscal discipline.
Scrutinising the need for overseas bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Several heads turned when the government said last week it is considering a plan to raise US$1 billion (about 36 billion baht) worth of foreign currency-denominated bonds, with some observers expressing doubts about worthiness and the risk of currency devaluation.
Deputy puts 2024 inflation at 1.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2023
» Economic risk factors for 2024 including natural disasters and government stimulus measures are expected to affect the Thai inflation rate, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Ministry preps steps to mitigate new standards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing to look for ways to help state-owned financial institutions which may be affected by the adoption of new financial reporting standards that are set to take effect in 2025, says permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
TCG remains upbeat on SME bad-loan outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/09/2020
» Despite lingering concerns about the country's economic prospects, state-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) says the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is unlikely to exceed 8-9% of total outstanding loans this year.
Govt accord set to tackle tax evasion
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2020
» The Revenue Department has signed an agreement on mutual tax cooperation with 160 countries -- a move that will enable Thailand to tackle tax evasion by foreign e-service providers.