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State financial institutions advised to freeze rates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has requested state financial institutions continue to freeze interest rates following the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate hike.
Call to provide insurance for high-value fruit
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith proposed the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) consider the issuance of insurance for high-value fruits such as durian, mangoes, oranges and bananas to boost the confidence of farmers.
Quick fix sought to bolster listing rules
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has instructed the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to speed up finding more effective measures to prevent falsified financial accounts from being used to list a company on the bourse.
Customs urged to speed up clearance process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.
Arkhom urges BAAC to rejig farmer debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to restructure farmers' debts to reduce non-performing loans (NPLs) to 3-4% for this accounting year from nearly 8% year-on-year.
Arkhom urges tough action for troubled cable manufacturer
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/06/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says if any illegal activities are found in the probe of Stark Corporation shares, responsible agencies must prosecute the offenders.
SEC urged to act on Stark
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/06/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has told the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take action regarding Stark Corporation's negative shareholder equity to protect investors' interests and build confidence.
Arkhom predicts low-growth year for Thai economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2023
» The Thai economic recovery this year is expected to be "low growth", says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Rubber deal set to boost Thai firms in global market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Finance Ministry, in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Rubber Authority of Thailand, has signed a letter of intent for the Capital Flow in Rubber Industrial Estate project to boost the international competitiveness of entrepreneurs in the rubber supply chain.
Arkhom coy on diesel excise tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has refused to take a stance on whether the diesel excise tax cut needs to be extended, saying it depends on global oil prices.