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Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/06/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) predicts Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) will contract by 2% this year, marking the second consecutive year of decline.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024
» The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/03/2024
» The State Audit Commission appears to be preparing to establish a subcommittee to audit and provide recommendations to the government on the controversial digital wallet project.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has revised down gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2023 and its outlook for 2024 to 1.9% and 2.7%, suggesting the Bank of Thailand (BoT) use financial measures to support the economy, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday he would hold more talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput to fine-tune their views on the country's economic, financial and monetary affairs.
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/09/2023
» The government will use the Krungthai Bank Pao Tang app for its digital wallet project, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
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.