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New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.
New Thai coins mark royal milestone
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Treasury Department will release a special series of Samamongkol commemorative coins to mark the occasion of His Majesty King Rama X reaching the age of 26,469 days -- the exact lifespan of King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty. Coin sales will commence on Monday.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Special banknote for king's birthday
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will issue 10 million commemorative banknotes for the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28.
Finance minister has four main tasks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2020
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith is prioritising four criteria to manage the economy and admits there is a possibility the government will seek more loans given waning domestic and external demand.
Coins in circulation poised to decline by up to 40%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2020
» The amount of coins in circulation is expected to decline by 30-40% in five years because of the increase in cashless transactions, says the Treasury Department.
FPO: B758bn available for post-virus rebuilding
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2020
» The government has a combined annual fiscal budget of 758 billion baht for fiscal 2020 and 2021 to remedy the coronavirus crisis, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Medal, coin-buying deadline put back
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/04/2019
» The Treasury Department has extended the deadline for the public to place orders for commemorative coins and medals to be minted in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty the King, which will take place in early May.
Coin, medal bookings next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2019
» Reservations to buy commemorative coins and medals minted to mark His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation will be open from March 4 to April 4.
B1m medal for King's coronation
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Treasury Department will mint commemorative coins and medals for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation, with the most expensive, platinum medals priced at 1 million baht to set a new record.