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Thailand’s first three virtual banks approved
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has approved three successful applicants to establish the first virtual banks in the country, the Bank of Thailand announced on Thursday.
Hunting for a place at the financial table
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Amid the wreckage of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, also known as the "Tom Yum Kung" crisis, the Thai financial sector worked to develop a strong and resilient infrastructure.
Pheu Thai payout to give economy 'B2tn boost'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2023
» Pheu Thai's 10,000-baht digital currency handout policy will add at least 2 trillion baht of money to the economy and contribute to GDP growth of at least 5% in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Exim Bank promotes risk hedging amid choppy seas
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2023
» The lingering effects of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war could exacerbate the risk of non-payment for goods, says Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, president of the Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand.
Arkhom banking on jabs to boost economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2021
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith feels upbeat about the country's economic prospects because of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out in Thailand, predicting the economy will start picking up in the fourth quarter.
Observation tower on shaky ground
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2020
» The Bangkok Observation Tower Foundation, formed by major private business groups, has notified the Treasury Department of its request to cancel the lease contract to develop the much-touted Chao Phraya riverside observation tower.
Krungsri advises stimulus for middle class
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2019
» Fiscal stimulus should target the middle class and salaried workers as they are not as affected by the flagging economy and their purchasing power remains resilient, says the head of Krungsri Research.
Uttama: 3rd phase response lacklustre
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2019
» People are less enthusiastic about the third phase of the Taste, Shop, Spend scheme than the previous two phases, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
BAAC keen on rural credit arm
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2019
» State-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is floating the idea of setting up a credit bureau for the rural sector aimed at mitigating financial institution risks and offering people who live in those areas easier access to financial sources.
Big spend coming, says Uttama
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/08/2019
» Expanding Thailand Future Fund (TFF) investment and tax reform are two priority policies that will boost development and help to reduce income inequality, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana told the Bangkok Post Forum 2019 on Monday.