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Budget tightened amid crisis focus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered that the fiscal 2027 budget be aligned with current crisis conditions, prioritising cuts to non-essential spending and limiting requests for additional budget allocations by government agencies to investment spending only.
Stimulus schemes likely to boost SME loan demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» The government's economic stimulus measures, which are scheduled to be rolled out in the final quarter of this year, are expected to help boost business confidence and increase the demand for loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Healthy enrolment eyed for debt scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2025
» The government expects its "You Fight, We Help" debt relief programme will attract participation from debtors owing up to 300 billion baht, representing around 70% of those eligible to participate.
Investment spending off target
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/08/2024
» Only 45% of the government's investment budget was disbursed during the first 10 months of fiscal 2024, far short of the 75% target, according to the Finance Ministry.
Arkhom cools concern
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2023
» The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Sector could bring in B2.38tn next year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2022
» Thailand could earn up to 2.38 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2023, an official said yesterday.
New law forces Student Loan Fund rejig
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/09/2022
» The Student Loan Fund needs to review its management to ensure sustainability, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Ministry upbeat on baht rebound
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2022
» The Finance Ministry expects the baht's value to rebound in the second half this year, in line with the anticipated narrowing of the current account deficit, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Banking on technology
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2021
» State agencies and state-run banks have been harnessing technology to enhance their performance, ranging from analysing suspicious tax evasion cases to facilitating bank customers conducting a live chat to request a loan.
State banks line up loans for businesses in EEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2021
» State-run financial institutions stand ready to provide liquidity to around 175,000 business operators in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to help them deal with the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.