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New Year govt gift bonanza
News, Published on 21/12/2022
» The government will roll out a package of stimulus measures as "New Year gifts", including tax rebates for shoppers, reductions in land and building taxes, and property transaction fees to boost public consumption and the economy over the coming year.
Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.
Loan guarantees okayed for Oil Fund
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/11/2022
» A cabinet proposal for the Ministry of Finance to provide loan guarantees worth up to 150 billion baht to the Oil Fuel Fund has won approval in the House of Representatives, despite criticism expressed in a House debate prior to Wednesday's vote.
BMA vows water uplift for Hua Lamphong canal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has vowed to improve the water quality of Hua Lamphong canal due to pollution concerns.
Economy, politics shape year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/09/2022
» The government will continue to use tax measures to subsidise high energy prices throughout the year to ease people's rising living costs, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Executive decree urged to boost Oil Fuel Fund
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/08/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Panmeechaow yesterday emphasised the need for an executive decree that would enable the Finance Ministry to guarantee a loan of 150 billion baht for the Oil Fuel Fund, as well as additional measures to help vulnerable groups.
Govt 'too slow' to tackle fuel prices
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2022
» The government is making slow progress in bringing down high fuel prices, says Kla Party leader Korn Chatikavanij. More serious problems will follow unless the fuel price crisis is addressed soon, he said on Monday.
PM urges patience as prices soar
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the public for patience amid high living costs, including rising fuel prices, saying the government is doing its best to improve the situation.
Oil marketing margin defended
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2022
» The Energy Ministry has defended its oil marketing margin, which is partly blamed for keeping fuel prices high, saying the situation is under control despite two former finance ministers urging the government to do better in shoring up the depleted Oil Fuel Fund.
Ministry ridiculed over clay stove idea
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/06/2022
» The Energy Ministry insists it did not intend to promote Tao Maha Setthee (super rich clay stoves) as a substitute for their gas equivalents, saying it was merely a way for households to save on expenses.