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Another payment stream for retirees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2023
» The global population has increased rapidly in the last 30 years, while two-thirds of people older than age 60 are in developing countries, especially in Asia.
Growth outlook revised down to 2.7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for economic growth down to 2.7% this year and 3.2% next year, while domestic and international risk factors need to be monitored, according to director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Arkhom vows to create jobs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2021
» The government will introduce measures aimed at generating jobs and boosting income early next year, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Monday.
Banking on technology
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2021
» State agencies and state-run banks have been harnessing technology to enhance their performance, ranging from analysing suspicious tax evasion cases to facilitating bank customers conducting a live chat to request a loan.
Finance Ministry prepares assistance for state staff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2021
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to provide a financial remedy to 137,000 government contract employees to help with the cost of living, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Arkhom rebuffs fiscal criticism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry has brushed off critics suggesting a near-bankruptcy status of the government's fiscal position by citing Thailand's economic fundamentals.
Aid to be given to those not covered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2021
» Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha has instructed the Finance Ministry to try to provide assistance for those not covered by the existing financial relief measures, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Finance Ministry mulls details of cash handouts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/01/2021
» Cash handouts to ease the burden from the Covid-19 outbreak remain an option, but details are being deliberated regarding the number of eligible people and assistance level, says a Finance Ministry source.
Arkhom predicts two-year GDP recovery
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2020
» Thailand's economy will take at least two years to recoup the 9% of GDP lost to the pandemic crisis, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
GSB to unveil mobile lending in 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/11/2020
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) expects loan approvals through its mobile banking application and microfinance lending to launch next year.