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Ministry eyes ongoing use of Oil Fuel Fund
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Finance Ministry has recommended using the Oil Fuel Fund to sustain the subsidy for retail diesel prices, noting the fund has sufficient capacity to support the government's diesel subsidy programme.
Consumer confidence still rising
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in February, reaching its highest level in 48 months as government stimulus measures and a rebound in tourism revitalised economic activities, according to a survey released yesterday.
Inflation drops for fifth month in a row in February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Headline inflation in February decreased by 0.77% year-on-year, the fifth consecutive month of declines, attributed to lower prices of fresh food, especially meat and fresh vegetables, as well as government subsidies for electricity and fuel.
Cabinet approves gasohol price cuts for 3 months
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2023
» The cabinet has agreed to cut gasohol prices for three months to help people with the cost of living.
Cabinet okays plan to cut gasohol 91 price
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2023
» The cabinet has approved in principle a plan to reduce the price of gasohol 91 by 2.5 baht per litre for three months to help ease the cost of living.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Analyst cuts Thai growth projection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/09/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, down from 3.6% estimated in December last year, primarily because of lower than expected exports and delays in state budget preparation.
Department to meet all oil traders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/08/2023
» The Internal Trade Department has scheduled a meeting with all oil traders next week to inspect fuel dispensers and equipment to ensure they are in good condition after customers complained they had been short-changed by certain petrol stations.
Premier delay will affect fiscal budget
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/07/2023
» The implementation of the fiscal 2024 budget, starting on Oct 1, will be delayed if the new prime minister and government are not appointed within this month, according to the Budget Bureau.
Ministry told to explore diesel tax cut extension
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assigned the Finance Ministry and relevant agencies on Tuesday to study the possibility of extending the excise tax cut on diesel of 5 baht per litre, which is scheduled to end on July 20 this year.