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Government seeks tighter grip on central bank after clash
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's administration is discussing ways to exert more control over the Bank of Thailand (BoT) after repeatedly clashing with the monetary authority on economic policy, according to people familiar with the matter.
Srettha poised to step aside as finance minister
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will relinquish his role as finance minister, according to a media report, a change that may ease tension with Bank of Thailand (BoT) over monetary policy.
Borrowing to rise to B2.4tn on stimulus spending
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2023
» The government plans to borrow about 2.4 trillion baht for the 2024 fiscal year starting on Oct 1, up about 9% from the current year, according to market sources briefed by the Ministry of Finance.
Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Chinese, Indian tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travellers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly US$100 billion next year.
Thailand needs tighter fiscal stance - central banker
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) wants the new government led by Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party to pursue fiscal consolidation in tandem with monetary policy to avoid fuelling inflation in the economy.