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Recalculation leads to dip in Student Loan Fund's debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/07/2024
» A new method for calculating debt has resulted in a reduction of the Student Loan Fund's (SLF) debts by 56 billion baht, according to the Finance Ministry.
PM promotes Thailand as financial hub
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a keynote address at the Finance Ministry's "Ignite Finance" Initiative on Friday, part of his "Ignite Thailand" vision to position the country as a global financial hub.
Cabinet approves Bangkok's Orange Line route
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to kick off the western route project of the Orange Line, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Cabinet greenlights launch of retirement lottery project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved a savings innovation for low-income individuals, known as the retirement lottery, which offers attractive prizes.
Bid to revive confidence after EA fraud claim
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» Following the alleged fraud committed by the former chief executive and chief financial executive of SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), the Finance Ministry has vowed to take decisive action to rebuild confidence in the Thai capital market.
Cabinet okays B100bn soft loan aimed at SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved a 100-billion-baht soft loan to be provided to financial institutions for relending to their customers, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Revenue Department banking on trio of sectors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2024
» Energy businesses, financial institutions and tourism will remain the main revenue generators for the Revenue Department, capable of contributing significantly to tax revenues this year, says the department's chief.
Cabinet set to approve assistance for farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/07/2024
» Measures to address public debt and support the agriculture sector are likely to be implemented soon, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Ministry suggests stimulus efforts have generated B65bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2024
» The government's real estate stimulus measures have already injected about 65 billion baht into the economy, according to the Finance Ministry.
Budget for digital wallet scheme reduced by B50bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2024
» The cost of the government's flagship digital wallet initiative has been scaled down to 450 billion baht from 500 billion, but the Finance Ministry still expects it to have a positive impact on the economy.