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PDMO backs debt cap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2019
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is keen to defend the cap of 60% on the ratio of public debt to GDP, saying the limit is in line with international standards and provides sufficient fiscal space to cushion against crises and drive growth.
Minister backs BEM debt-swap
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/07/2019
» Outgoing Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn has defended a contentious proposal to grant Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) a 30-year contract extension, saying it is the "best way" to write off huge debts.
Cabinet backs debt relief extension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/06/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved seven state-owned financial institutions extending debt relief measures for their customers for another six months to help ease the impact of Covid-19, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
BoT backs fiscal consolidation amid rising debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand supports fiscal consolidation in line with recommendations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen Thailand's economic resilience in the long term amid higher global uncertainties.
Thailand lifts debt-to-GDP cap to 70% to aid economy rebuild
Bloomberg, Published on 20/09/2021
» Thailand will raise its public debt ceiling to accommodate higher borrowing and spending to help support the economic recovery from the pandemic.
Thailand to cut borrowing by 8% as public debt nears legal cap
Bloomberg, Published on 19/09/2025
» Thailand plans to reduce government borrowing by about 8% in the year starting October to maintain fiscal discipline as public debt approaches the legal limit, according to people familiar with the matter.
IMF backs revised Argentine debt offer, 'limited scope' for more
AFP, Published on 02/06/2020
» BUENOS AIRES: A revised Argentine proposal to international creditors on restructuring $66 billion in debt won backing Monday from the IMF, which warned the government had limited scope for a better offer.
Activists blast ThaiHealth cap
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2018
» Health activists have threatened to mobilise if their call for the government to stop amending the Health Promotion Foundation Act is not met by Nov 18.
Dental cap 'violates' rights
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/02/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday claimed the Social Security Office (SSO) is violating human rights by putting a 900 baht cap on dental treatment costs per person per year.