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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%.
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.
Arkhom vows debt will not exceed 60%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2021
» Thailand's public debt will not exceed the 60% ceiling rate by 2025 if there is no more borrowing for Covid-19 management, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
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.
Governorship candidate vetting process begins on June 25
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2020
» A committee to nominate the Bank of Thailand's new chief will consider the qualifications of the four applicants on June 25, who will then be required to present their visions on June 29, says a source at the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.
EEC panel seeks entry for foreigners
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/06/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) subcommittee plans to seek approval from the committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to allow foreign business travellers to enter the country subject to quarantine.