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Panel called on to cut policy rate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry is urging the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider cutting its policy rate to ease the burden on the public, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Bank of Thailand urged to cut rates as smaller firms continue to suffer
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand's economic situation is worse than expected and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is being urged to cut interest rates on commercial bank loans to reduce the burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Industry leaders support Pita ruling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2024
» The business sector does not expect to be affected by politics or the Constitutional Court rulings on two political cases this month, saying the government focus needs to be on the economy.
Srettha insists economy in 'crisis', pledges more stimulus
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday he believes Thailand's economy is in crisis, adding the government would roll out stimulus measures in addition to handouts to boost growth.
Central bank chief says economy not in crisis
Published on 23/01/2024
» Economic growth will be slower than expected this year but the current state of the Thai economy is not a “crisis”, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Tuesday.
FTI says wage hike will hit small firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/01/2024
» Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are likely to suffer from a daily minimum wage increase amid high loan interest rates as the government continues to push for the wage hike, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Egat, PTT seek new heads amid transition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Electricity Authority of Thailand (Egat) and national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc are selecting two new executives to succeed their current leaders, hoping to further drive the organisations through challenges caused by the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Thailand.
Graft-busters warn govt, digital handout could be illegal
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has warned the government of possible illegalities in its planned 10,000-baht digital wallet handout.
Digital handout scheme meeting deferred
Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government deferred a key meeting on the digital wallet scheme set for Tuesday, deciding to wait for comment from the national anti-graft agency.
Pursuing passport paradise
Business, Published on 08/01/2024
» After the first cabinet meeting of this year, the government excited some local travellers with the announcement of a reciprocal visa exemption between Thailand and China scheduled to start in March, part of a plan to empower Thai passports.