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GSB head urges prolonged rate cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank (GSB) and a candidate for Bank of Thailand governor, has suggested the policy interest rate should be greatly lowered for a sustained period to revive the stagnant economy.
TOAT diversifies amid suffocating competition
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2022
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TOAT) is seeking new revenue streams amid declining cigarette sales.
Arkhom cool to added borrowing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2021
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says there is no need for the government to borrow additional money to combat the pandemic because the existing 500-billion-baht loan is sufficient.
FPO seeks buffer for spending delay
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling for measures to cushion against a postponement of state investment worth 70-80 billion baht stemming from delays in 2020 budget expenditure for 3-4 months.
Fiscal Policy Office: GDP to overcome snags
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is bullish on the economic outlook, forecasting growth will meet its potential at 4% this year, despite mounting uncertainties, particularly on the external front.
Government Savings Bank boss questions BoT curbs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2018
» The head of state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) has voiced concerns that the Bank of Thailand's stringent measures to curb mortgage lending will deal a blow to property-related business.
Funds urged to invest in OS to curb rising baht
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2018
» More money from the Government Pension Fund (GPF) and Social Security Fund (SSF) should be invested overseas to cool down the strong baht, according to the Finance Ministry.