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Fiscal position ‘sufficient’ for fuel subsidies
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2026
» The government is in good fiscal condition, with a buffer of 300 billion baht if it needs to guarantee loans for the Oil Fuel Fund for subsidies, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Casino bill seen as 'top priority'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The government's casino-entertainment complex bill will top the agenda when parliament convenes in July, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Top firms lined up for talks on casinos
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/05/2025
» More than four major foreign investors interested in investing in the government's entertainment complex project have scheduled meetings to discuss potential investments, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat revealed yesterday.
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.
GSB proposes low-rate loan to Oil Fuel Fund
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2022
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) is willing to offer an interest rate at the lowest level possible to the Oil Fuel Fund if the fund needs to shore up its liquidity, says GSB president Vitai Ratanakorn.
Minister advises caution on Oil Fuel Fund loan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/08/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith suggested the Oil Fuel Fund should focus on its own revenue and expense management first to increase liquidity before turning to borrowing as a last resort.
GSB offers short-term relief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/07/2021
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) has introduced a measure to suspend principal and interest payments for individual clients for six months, which is expected to cover 750,000 borrowers, said the bank's president Vitai Ratanakorn.
Arkhom vows debt will not exceed 60%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2021
» Thailand's public debt will not exceed the 60% ceiling rate by 2025 if there is no more borrowing for Covid-19 management, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Riverside hotel slated for 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2021
» A 4.6-billion-baht boutique hotel development project located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is scheduled to be completed in 2025, says the Treasury Department.
Ministry sees four-year test for tourism sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2020
» The tourism industry, which accounts for 12% of Thailand's GDP, is expected to take at least four years to recover to the pre-pandemic levels, says the Finance Ministry.