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Cabinet approves transaction tax on securities trades
Reuters, Published on 29/11/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a financial transaction tax on securities trades on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), ending a three-decade waiver, Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said on Tuesday.
Finance Ministry trims GDP growth outlook to 3.4%
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2022
» The Finance Ministry on Friday trimmed its 2022 economic growth outlook to 3.4% from 3.5% projected earlier, with the main drivers being a recovery in private consumption and the crucial tourism sector, Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja said.
Consumer confidence at 8-month high in September
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2022
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a fourth straight month in September, reaching an eight-month high, bolstered by improved economic activity following the easing of Covid-19 curbs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai bond issuance to reach record $34bn this year - association
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2022
» Thai bond issuance is set to reach a record high this year of 1.3 trillion baht ($34.46 billion) as borrowers race to lock in costs as the economy recovers, an industry body said on Monday.
Economy still in recovery in August on tourism rebound
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2022
» Thailand’s economy was still on a path to recovery in August on rebounding tourism and domestic demand, which would continue to support economic activity, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday.
Govt plans B820bn in new borrowing in 2023 fiscal year
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved new borrowing of about 820 billion baht in the 2023 fiscal year starting Oct 1 to help finance a budget deficit, the Finance Ministry said.
Acting PM Prawit asks Finance Ministry to monitor weak baht
Reuters, Published on 20/09/2022
» Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has asked the Finance Ministry to closely monitor the weak baht and its volatility and seek broad opinion to determine policies, a government official said on Tuesday.
Consumer confidence at 7-month high in August
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2022
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a third straight month in August, reaching a seven-month high, bolstered by improved economic activity following government support measures and easing of Covid-19 curbs, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Govt looks to Indian weddings to boost tourism revenue
Reuters, Published on 31/08/2022
» Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue to between 600 billion-700 billion baht by year-end, by targeting high-spending groups like Indian wedding parties and honeymooners, a senior tourism official said.
July exports rise 4.3% y/y, below forecast
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2022
» Thailand's exports in July rose at their slowest pace in more than a year as global economic growth slowed and supply chain disruptions increasingly affected shipments of industrial goods, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday, missing analysts' expectations.