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Retail bond plan to kick off in 2026
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/12/2025
» The plan to issue monthly retail bonds to individual investors will proceed as scheduled despite the dissolution of parliament, as it was already incorporated into the Public Debt Management Plan for 2026.
Effort to ease digital wallet merchant rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry is looking into easing the cash out requirements for merchants participating in the digital wallet scheme to enhance accessibility and boost its appeal.
Finance minister dismisses fears of Thai credit downgrade
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Tuesday expressed optimism that Thailand would not face a credit rating downgrade, saying the kingdom still has strong potential for ongoing economic growth.
Cabinet approves Bangkok's Orange Line route
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to kick off the western route project of the Orange Line, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
GH Bank targets 3% loan growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2024
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) aims to expand loans by 3% this year, higher than last year's target, in line with the country's economic expansion, says president Kamonpop Veerapala.
GSB non-bank unit to kick off in 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2022
» The Government Savings Bank's (GSB) non-bank subsidiary is expected to start operation in the second half of next year, says GSB president Vitai Ratanakorn.
State promises B300bn 'enough' to fight outbreak
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2021
» The government has insisted it has at least 300 billion baht available in funds to fight a fresh Covid-19 outbreak.
Temple charity fraud ignites e-donations
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/06/2020
» The Revenue Department has set its sights on drawing temples nationwide to participate in an electronic donation system amid rising charitable donation receipt forgery for tax claims.
Finance Ministry upbeat on private investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2019
» The Finance Ministry has painted a rosy picture of private investment, forecasting 2020 growth of 4.6%, up from 2.7% predicted for this year.
More stimulus on the cards after weak Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2019
» Fresh economic stimulus measures are likely to be unveiled later this year in a last-ditch effort to boost full-year economic growth after the third quarter turned out soft figures.