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Ekniti team to tout Thailand at World Economic Forum
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2026
» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is leading Team Thailand to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to position Thailand on the global investment map.
Carbon tax implementation in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2025
» Thailand is set to implement a carbon tax this month as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
Thai finance minister raises hackles over taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira may be the first finance minister under an elected government with a civilian prime minister to propose a hike to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which has remained at 7% since 1992.
New State Enterprise Policy Office panel to manage securities
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is preparing to establish a committee to manage state-owned securities, both those listed on the stock exchange and those not, with a combined value exceeding 400 billion baht to ensure maximum efficiency.
Mee Tee Mee Ngern seeks top 5 status
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/08/2023
» Mee Tee Mee Ngern Co, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, aims to be among the top five domestic land collateral loan businesses by the end of next year, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.
GSB unit to offer service nationwide
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2023
» Mee Tee Mee Ngern, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, plans to offer its land collateral loan service nationwide in June this year, expanding from the 10 major provinces in which it operates at present, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.
Ministry to probe executives' BCP shares
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/02/2023
» The Finance Ministry will investigate whether it was unethical for two of its senior executives to receive shares offered to them by SET-listed Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) under the company's employee stock ownership plan (Esop), said a ministry source who requested anonymity.
GSB still backing low-income borrowers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/01/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) plans to continue to help low-income borrowers access loans this year on a fair borrowing cost basis through its newly launched mortgage subsidiary and its existing digital lending application, says president Vitai Ratanakorn.
GSB unit unveils loan based on land pledge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2022
» Mee Tee Mee Ngern, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, aims to extend land collateral loans worth 10 billion baht next year, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.
GSB vows steady interest rates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2022
» The state-run Government Savings Bank (GSB) will try to maintain its interest rates for as long as possible amid a rising global trend in order to alleviate the burden on its borrowers, says bank president Vitai Ratanakorn.