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Instability threatens economic growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2019
» Without decisive winners from the March 24 poll, there are fears that political instability will affect the country's economy. Such concerns are understandable given that three parties, namely the pro-military Palang Pracharath Party, and Pheu Thai Party and Future Forward Party (which brand themselves as the anti-regime camp), are engaging in a post-election tug of war.
700 SMEs sign up for single account scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2019
» Some 700 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signed up for the single financial account scheme as of yesterday to obtain the exemption from penalties for increased tax liability, says the Revenue Department.
State aid adds to debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2019
» The government's policy to ease access to mortgages for the poor and combating informal loans are factors liable for higher household debt, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Welfare not a banquet, but a necessity
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/03/2019
» The ongoing election campaign is seeing all competing political parties make ambitious promises to turn Thailand into a welfare state to entice their prospective supporters.
Banks take step closer to merger
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2019
» TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank (TBank) are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) next month, taking them another step towards a merger, said the Finance Ministry, the largest shareholder in TMB.
PPP Act restricts scope to basic projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2019
» The PPP Promotion Act, which already passed through the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), stipulates only basic infrastructure projects and public services can be invested in jointly by the public and private sectors, says the head of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Minister urges baht to be reined in
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2019
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong urged the Bank of Thailand to rein in the strengthening baht after the currency hit a nine-month high against the greenback.
Tax agency beats target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2019
» The Revenue Department got off to a good start by exceeding its target by 7.3% for the first three months of fiscal 2019, largely thanks to higher value-added tax (VAT) payments propelled by increases in imports and oil prices.
Wake up and ‘smell’ the boiling water
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2019
» Despite the uncertain date of the long-awaited election, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns, offering tempting policies to attract voters. A quick look at the campaign pledges of the competing parties suggests they want to turn Thailand into a welfare state. That would be a tough task.
SME Bank aids cabbies, others
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2018
» The state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) is offering loans worth a combined 40 billion baht for taxi drivers to purchase cars and for Student Loan Fund (SLF) borrowers who are self-employed.