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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.
Keen interest in 'Houses for Thais' project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thai people have shown great interest in the "Ban Puea Kon Thai' (Houses for Thais) project, a government-supported housing initiative, with the project's website receiving over 60 million visits in just four days.
Cannabis importer summoned
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2022
» The Customs Department director-general has assigned a representative to file a complaint with police against an individual going by the name Julpaos Kresopon for making a false declaration to customs authorities regarding the type of goods he was importing.
Somkid downplays rate role in boosting growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2019
» Interest rates are less important than confidence as a mechanism for propping up economic growth, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Uttama says expansion continues, no recession
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/09/2019
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana reiterated that the economy is just slowing, not sinking into a recession, and urged state enterprises to accelerate investment to help reverse the country's tepid momentum.
FPO predicts 3% growth despite headwinds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/08/2019
» Amid the bleak economic outlook, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains optimistic that the economy will expand at least 3% this year, says its chief.
FPO cuts 2019 growth forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/04/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has reduced its 2019 economic growth forecast to 3.8% from 4% as slower global economic growth takes a toll on exports.
Treasury Department's land scheme ready in a few years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/11/2018
» The Treasury Department's land development scheme worth 70 billion baht will be ready for investment within the next 1-2 years, says director-general Amnuay Preemonwong.
Still room to spend after populist cap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2018
» Some 10% of this year's budget is still available for the government to spend on populist policies after the Fiscal Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, capped payment liabilities incurred from pork barrel spending at 30% of annual budget expenditure.
Moody's: EEC a boon to Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2018
» Moody's Investors Service says the government's investment flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is credit-positive for Thailand, says Warotai Kosolpistkul, fiscal policy adviser to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).