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Free trade talks eyed with Gulf nations
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/02/2025
» Thailand is revving up free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Gulf countries to enhance trade, tourism and investment.
Cabinet approves business hub draft
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2025
» The cabinet has approved the draft Financial Business Hub Act, which will establish a primary agency responsible for setting policies and require the employment of a specified proportion of Thai nationals.
Draft financial hub law heads to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry has completed drafting the financial hub legislation and expects to submit it to the cabinet in early February.
Finance Minister says low inflation, strong baht hinder growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/12/2024
» Inflation remains too low and the baht is excessively strong, which is not conducive to economic expansion, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Financial centre hub panel sets framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2024
» A working panel on policy formulation and drafting laws to establish a financial hub yesterday agreed on a framework for such centres and drawing up legislation.
Funding in place for 2nd phase of digital handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/10/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul has confirmed that the government has sufficient funding for the second phase of the digital wallet scheme, with a budget of 180 billion baht having already been allocated.
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.
Minister unveils effort to shrink credit blacklist
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pitched shortening the duration for bad debtors to remain on the National Credit Bureau's blacklist, allowing them to access new borrowing opportunities sooner.
FPO urges beefing up service sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand needs to increase revenue from the service sector to bolster economic growth, according to an economist.
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2024
» Once the government allocates substantial funds for its flagship digital wallet handout, spending on other projects will be reduced, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.