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Disaster fund details finalised
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2012
» The government has settled on premium rates for coverage of natural disasters under the state-initiated insurance fund, aiming for products to be available by mid-March.
Big cars may not get carbon tax break
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2012
» Small cars emitting low levels of carbon dioxide may be granted excise tax reductions, but large cars with similarly low levels of gas output may not receive same benefit.
2011 GDP growth sinks to 0.1% on flood crisis
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/02/2012
» Thailand recorded gross domestic product growth of 0.1% last year as flooding disrupted business and manufacturing, but this year's growth should come in at between 5.5% and 6.5%, says the government's top think tank.
Pantavanij touts e-auction method
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2012
» An e-auction is the best way to prevent corruption in the government's procurement for flood prevention, says Col Rangsee Kitiyanasap, an adviser to Pantavanij Co, a provider of e-auctions.
How politicians exploit the civil service
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2012
» I had an opportunity to sit down with a senior technocrat the other day and exchange views on the economy, politics and everyday life.
Deposits safe, protection sufficient
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2012
» Thailand's Deposit Protection Agency (DPA) reassured depositors that their funds are safe, even though the amount of money collected to protect their accounts will soon fall dramatically.
BAAC to lend B60bn to farmers at 3% rate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2012
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) approved 60 billion baht worth of soft loans at a 3% annual interest rate for farmers and agri-businesses affected by last year's floods to restore production, says Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong.
Govt to invest B150bn in water management
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2012
» Thailand will invest at least 150 billion baht in water management infrastructure programmes over the next 12 months, deputy premier Kittiratt Na-Ranong says.
Kittiratt's 'figures are wrong'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2012
» Former finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala continued his social media feud with the government yesterday by repeating his opposition to plans to finance hundreds of billions of baht in new water management projects through an emergency decree.
Thailand Inc gets creative about debt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2012
» As any chief executive officer knows, the success or failure of an investment project or business strategy depends in part on accurate data. A misplaced calculation, an overlooked expense or unrealistic projections can make all the difference between a profit and a loss.