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Minister touts progress on 'five pillars'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2025
» The government's "Five Pillars and One Foundation" economic policy under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has already implemented many of its measures.
Govt plans Q4 GDP boost
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/10/2025
» The government's "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, worth 44 billion baht, is expected to bolster GDP in the fourth quarter, said Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
FPO ups tourist arrival forecast to 200,000
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2021
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) expects 200,000 international tourist arrivals this year, up from its earlier forecast of 180,000, said director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Farmer subsidy sign-ups outpace budgeted funds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2019
» At least 2.6 billion baht must be added to the subsidy scheme for rice farmers after the number of participants was higher than expected, says the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Phase 2 of tour scheme ups game
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/10/2019
» The second phase of perks for spending outside home provinces under the Taste-Shop-Spend scheme will offer cash back of up to 20% of spending worth up to 50,000 baht, with the number of recipients capped at 2 million.
Two top-up machines to receive BAAC deposits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2019
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has appointed two top-up machine operators -- Forth Smart Service (FSMART) and Sabuy Technology -- as banking agents to receive deposits and distribute Kaset Yung Yeen savings certificates.
BoT right in fending off property bubble
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2018
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) deserves praise for warning about the risk of a speculative bubble in the property sector, in particular from mushrooming condominium projects.
GSB optimistic about meeting loan target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/06/2018
» The state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) managed to lend 40 billion baht, half of the lower end of this year's target range, during the first four months this year, driven largely by the improving economy, its head says.