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Govt to sell B50bn of savings bonds
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2020
» The government will issue another 50 billion baht (US$1.59 billion) of savings bonds for sale to the public from next week to help finance the budget deficit, a senior finance ministry official said on Thursday.
Exports may shrink 15% this year: shippers
Reuters, Published on 04/08/2020
» Thailand's exports may contract by 15% this year as the coronavirus pandemic hits global demand and a stubbornly strong baht adds to pressure, a shipping association said on Tuesday.
Candidates for central bank chief shortlisted
Reuters, Published on 21/07/2020
» A screening committee has selected two finalists to head its central bank as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis ever.
Bangkok gears up for motor show as restrictions ease
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2020
» Bangkok on Tuesday prepared to host its twice-postponed annual auto show, with organisers saying it would showcase the country's success in containing the coronavirus.
Govt plans B100bn soft loans to help tourism, services
Reuters, Published on 13/07/2020
» The government plans 100 billion baht of new soft loans to help small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourist and services sector hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the finance minister said on Monday.
Shippers cut 2020 export outlook from -8% to -10%
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand's exports are expected to shrink 10% this year, deeper than the previous forecast of an 8% drop, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the strength of the baht currency, a shipping association said on Tuesday.
Tourist arrivals to ‘plunge 80% this year’
Reuters, Published on 30/06/2020
» Thailand is expected to see at most 8 million foreign tourists this year, down 80% from a year earlier, as the coronavirus pandemic cuts global travel, a tourism body said on Tuesday.
Govt plans B50bn fund for small firms hit by pandemic
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2020
» The government will seek cabinet approval next week for a 50 billion baht fund to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, Somkid Jatusripitak said on Monday.
Race for new Bank of Thailand chief extended
Reuters, Published on 25/06/2020
» Authorities have extended the application period for the next central bank governor to seek a wider range of candidates for the job of steering the economy through the coronavirus crisis, the selection committee said on Thursday.
Taiwan to let in Thai business people
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2020
» TAIPEI: Taiwan will from the start of next week ease border controls put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and will allow in business travellers from Thailand and some other lower-risk countries, though they will have to be tested and quarantined.