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Foreign loan options to be kept in place
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.
Tax evasion fines ‘could reach B2.5bn’
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» The Excise Department expects to collect nearly 2.5 billion baht in fines in cases involving smuggling of untaxed goods in the 2024 fiscal year that ended on Sept 30.
Demand high for Exim's 1st Blue Bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has reported significant success with its first Blue Bond worth 3 billion baht, which saw subscription demand exceeding the amount issued by 2.5 times, reflecting strong demand from institutional and major investors.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Debt relief likely ahead for farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2023
» The Finance Ministry plans to roll out rescue measures by suspending debt payments for a period of three years for small-scale farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for loan amounts not exceeding 1 million baht, according to a ministry source who requested anonymity.
THAI creditors approve debt restructuring plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/05/2021
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) creditors on Wednesday formally approved the airline's debt rehabilitation plan which emphasises the state's role in helping the struggling flag carrier access fresh cash injections.
Blue bonds studied to help oceans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2021
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is studying the feasibility of issuing "blue bonds", with proceeds going to support ocean and marine resources as well as the sustainable development of Thailand's seas, which serve as a massive tourism draw.
Waivers on yachts extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2021
» The Customs Department has approved the extension of tax waivers, including value-added tax on the value of vessels for all yachts arriving for another 2.5 years to support the country's marine industry.
Civil servant homes up for booking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/08/2020
» The Treasury Department is preparing to allow government officials to reserve about 1,000 units for the first phase of government housing projects this month, said Acting Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
THAI on the verge of B54bn in loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is poised to secure 54 billion baht worth of bridge loans to boost liquidity for beleaguered Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to enable the national carrier to undertake a business rehabilitation plan.