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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
Ekniti submits new savings account plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to call for a new individual savings account (ISA) as a tax-deductible savings instrument to replace the retirement mutual fund (RMF) and long-term equity fund (LTF) schemes.
Thai govt planning unit sounds alarm on 'buy now, pay later' trend
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2025
» The government’s planning unit has expressed concern over the growing trend of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) consumption through online platforms, which has now spread to cover instalment payments for food and fuel expenses, stimulating households to take on excessive debt.
Local industrial output up after 9-month decline
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2025
» Industrial output has turned positive for the first time in nine months, with the automotive sector rebounding after a 21-month slump, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Scrutinising the need for overseas bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Several heads turned when the government said last week it is considering a plan to raise US$1 billion (about 36 billion baht) worth of foreign currency-denominated bonds, with some observers expressing doubts about worthiness and the risk of currency devaluation.
Arkhom pledges stability after poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/03/2023
» The government is ready to take action, even in a caretaker position before the next administration takes power, should global volatility affect the country's economy or financial system, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told reporters.
GH Bank jittery over rate hikes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2022
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) is concerned the global trend of interest rate hikes will affect its mortgage customers, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
'Digital lottery' to curb illegal sales
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2021
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) plans to provide digital lotteries to curb certain vendors selling government tickets at inflated prices.
TCG introduces credit guarantee plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2021
» State-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has introduced a credit guarantee scheme worth 250 billion baht for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
TCG crafts bad debt guarantees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/03/2021
» State-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) is preparing to launch a 20-billion-baht bad debt guarantee programme to assist struggling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) saddled with bad debts.