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PDMO chief insists govt can repay debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/07/2021
» The current government's debt structure means it is not at risk of being unable to repay its debt due to a healthy fiscal status and good debt management. Moreover, the government's cost of debt is 1% lower than the previous two years, said Patricia Mongkhonvanit, the Public Debt Management Office's (PDMO) director-general.
Tax restructure puts emphasis on four goals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/05/2021
» The draft plan of the tax restructure for 2022-2026 will focus on four goals, according to a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Exim Bank assists capital-heavy firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/05/2021
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) vows to offer loans with a special low interest rate and longer grace period to promote Thailand's future industries.
Project for low-income earners gets boost
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2021
» The Treasury Department plans to allocate 1,000 rai of state land in Samut Prakan to construct residential projects for low-income earners to rent at affordable prices.
State urged to rethink fiscal framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/04/2021
» Given the economic turbulence brought about by the pandemic, the government may need to rethink its fiscal sustainability framework, which caps public debt at 60% of GDP, says the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Fast Money aims to remake motorcycle title loan market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/03/2021
» The joint venture between Government Savings Bank (GSB) and SET-listed Srisawad Corporation Plc (SAWAD) has earmarked 20 billion baht for the motorcycle title loan business, offering an interest rate of almost half market rates.
Arkhom: 40m arrivals by 2024
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2021
» Thailand is expected to return to the pre-pandemic level of international arrivals of almost 40 million in five years, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Shaving shipping risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2021
» The pandemic is a once-in-a-century crisis that will leave scars in the form of persistent economic damage, and some insurance companies see the risks as a ticking time bomb.
Finance lines up perks, deterrents
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry plans to adopt both tax incentives and deterrent tools to rev up the investment ratio from the existing 20% of GDP to 40%.
We Win bonds close to sold out, first batch gone
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/02/2021
» Most of the 60-billion-baht government savings bonds have been sold out within less than two weeks, amid investors' risk-off mode due to economic uncertainties, says the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).