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Broad support for loan
News, Published on 30/05/2021
» The government is prepared to take on more debt in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, issuing an executive decree allowing the Finance Ministry to borrow an additional 500 billion baht up until September next year to protect public health and revitalise the economy.
Levelling up Covid-19 aid
News, Published on 18/04/2020
» Many breathed a sigh of relief when the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) released data showing the coronavirus infection figures were on the retreat.
Fiscal future in govt hands
News, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2020
» As the coronavirus pandemic soars unabated, the Thai economy is expected to suffer its biggest contraction in 23 years.
PPRP tax plan sparks fear
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) proposed lowering of personal income tax has raised concerns over a reduction in state revenues.
Oil and economic worries lead to late stock sell off
Business, Published on 13/06/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets were buoyed for most of last week by fading expectations of a US interest-rate increase before global economic concerns and falling oil prices prompted a late sell-off. Profit-taking after the recent rally pushed down the Thai stock market.
House passes 2013 budget
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2012
» The House of Representatives early Saturday morning voted 279 to 8, with 127 abstentions, to pass the government’s 2013 fiscal budget bill.
End of central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2012
» Everyone wants a weak baht for cheap competitive exports, but there is a limit to what can be done point out central bank bank head & economists.
Central bank: New revenue hunt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2012
» 24 years still likely to pay off FIDF 1997 crisis debt recently shifted to Bank of Thailand in possibly unconstitutional bypassing of parliament by executive decree.
Investment: Flood prevention & high-speed trains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2011
» Former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij explains how Chinese sovereign wealth funds & improved use of Thai savings could make these a reality.
500,000 new cars on the road soon
Published on 14/09/2011
» First car buyer refunds will cost govt 30 billion paid for by taxing car industry. Lawsuits for those who game the system.