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GH Bank sees 19% loan growth in 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/12/2025
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank), a state-owned financial institution that has more than 40% of the market for housing loans across the financial system, believes that demand for homes priced below 2 million baht will remain strong next year.
Unpacking the debt-to-GDP ratio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party-led government has pursued aggressive fiscal policies, building on the work of the previous administration led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, which navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During Gen Prayut's tenure, two special emergency loan decrees were enacted, resulting in total borrowing of 1.5 trillion baht and prompting an increase in the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70% of GDP.
Good Money to help GSB deliver on its social pledge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is venturing into the personal and small business loan market through an online platform, leveraging alternative data and technology-driven solutions, with a goal of reaching 500,000 customers over the next four years.
Low-cost rent policy targets low-income people, farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry has announced a policy to allot 260,000 rai of state land to low-income individuals and farmers at minimal rental rates.
Ministry mulls raising price limit for housing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The Finance Ministry may consider raising the price limit for housing units eligible for government support, aiming to stimulate growth in the real estate sector.
Ministries vow to ease land & building tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/03/2024
» The Finance Ministry and Interior Ministry have pledged to improve the land and building tax to prevent a negative impact on the public amid several economic challenges.
Ministry provides warning on revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2024
» Government revenue collection in fiscal 2024 may not exceed the target, unlike last year, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Finance Ministry urges aid for ailing property sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry recommends the government implement measures to improve the property sector and stimulate the economy, says Deputy Minister of Finance Krisada Chinavicharana.
Ministry urges help for homebuyers
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2023
» Policymakers in the Finance Ministry recommend the government implement measures to improve the property sector, helping to stimulate the economy next year, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Reform of EV duties urged
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2022
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet a reduction of the import duty for electric vehicles (EVs) to 40%, 20% and zero percent, each depending on the engine size, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.