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New stimulus efforts target higher growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The government is preparing to promote year-end economic stimulus measures to encourage spending, aiming to lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above 1%.
Five new measures aim to boost domestic tourism
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2025
» The government has approved five new measures to boost domestic tourism in the final quarter to prevent the economy from slowing down before the year's end, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
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.
GSB upgrades mobile security to deter hackers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is addressing hacking by enhancing mobile banking security to protect accounts.
Cabinet to study casino findings soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The findings of a study on an integrated entertainment complex and casino development plan are expected to be sent to the cabinet for consideration over the next two weeks, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Diesel tax cut likely to be extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2022
» The Finance Ministry is expected to ask the cabinet to extend the diesel excise tax reduction until the end of this year to ease people's living costs, according to a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Excise urges pickup's primacy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2021
» Any proposed restructure of the vehicle excise tax should not affect the country's product champion, the one-tonne pickup, says a source at the Excise Department who requested anonymity.
Changes to 'We Travel Together'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/12/2020
» Thai tourists who make hotel bookings under the Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) co-payment scheme will be able to postpone or cancel reservations if they have health concerns following the new wave of local Covid-19 infections.
KTB nixes compensation for OTP system crash
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/12/2020
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) is not going to compensate those who failed to register for the second-phase co-payment scheme on Wednesday when DTAC's one-time password (OTP) system crashed.
State mulls 3rd co-payment tier
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2020
» The Finance Ministry is assessing consumer demand for the co-payment scheme, with the possibility of launching a third phase of registration if necessary.