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Political turmoil could put handout at risk, say analysts
Published on 31/05/2024
» Rising political uncertainty poses significant risks to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s plan for a 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout to stimulate the economy, say analysts at Citigroup and Nomura Holdings.
Siam Piwat gets behind push to host 'World Pride' in 2030
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/05/2024
» Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer, is reinforcing its support for diversity, equality and inclusion with its "The Celebration: Right to Love" campaign that celebrates the same-sex marriage bill coming into force by year-end, preparing Thailand to be a potential host for "World Pride" in 2030.
Industry sees options to BoT spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government should seek more acceptable options to resolve its dispute with the Bank of Thailand over policy rates rather than attempt to curb the regulator's power, which is a contentious tactic, says Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
War of independence
Business, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Committee to promote Thai-Saudi ties
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to promote trade between the two countries.
More economists speak up for BoT
Published on 09/05/2024
» A group representing 300 economists has spoken out in favour of the Bank of Thailand’s independence in setting monetary policy after government and business leaders stepped up calls for lower interest rates to support economic growth.
New finance minister plans talks with central bank chief
Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister says he plans talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput in a bid to ensure fiscal and monetary policies are aligned.
Govt row with bank heats up
Published on 05/05/2024
» The dispute between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) intensified on Sunday when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stood by Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who recently criticised the central bank’s stance on interest rates.
Paetongtarn: Central bank independence ‘an obstacle’
Published on 03/05/2024
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Friday that the Bank of Thailand’s independence was an “obstacle” in resolving economic problems, the latest salvo in an ongoing row over interest rates.
SET chair tipped to be next finance minister
News, Published on 26/04/2024
» The chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Pichai Chunhavajira, is likely to emerge as the next finance minister in the next cabinet reshuffle, in which Pheu Thai looks set to lose several cabinet posts to other coalition partners, a source said on Thursday.