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Bank of Thailand: Limited risk of bond rollover
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) believes the risk of corporate bond rollover this year is limited despite higher interest rates, meaning it should not impact systemic risk.
Budget in the spotlight
Business, Published on 15/01/2024
» Business leaders want the government to urge state enterprises and local government organisations to expedite the use of existing investment budgets, while launching more stimulus packages as the nation awaits the fiscal 2024 budget to push the economy forward.
Hungary invited to make ‘soft power’ investment
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2024
» Thailand has invited Hungary to invest in the kingdom to expand its “soft power”, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Pro Inside prepares to file for IPO
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/01/2024
» Intelligence system integration (SI) service provider Pro Inside is set to submit a filing for an initial public offering (IPO) to the Securities and Exchange Commission in February.
BoT urged to slash rates as risks mount
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to better match the country's economy, which faces both internal and external risks.
AirAsia touts Bangkok hub to Srettha
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/01/2024
» In talks with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, AirAsia insists it plans to make Bangkok an aviation hub similar to Dubai, while calling on the government to cut the excise tax as Thailand remains one of the few countries that still has this expense.
State borrowing to fund digital wallet plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2024
» Thailand will be able to borrow to finance its 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme in accordance with Section 53 and 57 of the 2018 State Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act, following an endorsement by the Council of State, says Julapun Amornvivat, the deputy finance minister.
Agency seeks allies to take down scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2024
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is seeking an alliance to urge Meta, the parent of Facebook, to implement stronger measures to handle scam advertising on the platform.
Thailand asks US to restore trade perks
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2024
» The government has urged the United States to restore Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade benefits and remove the country from its watch list for intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Ministry to roll out discount campaigns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has vowed to roll out 30 billion baht worth of discount campaigns next year to reduce the cost of living.