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Govt continues to push rate cuts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will meet next week to discuss the strong baht and the country's inflation target as the government continues to push for interest rate cuts.
PM piles pressure on BoT
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy committee (MPC) has come under pressure today following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's public call for a 25 basis point rate cut.
Govt hails lower prices of goods in markets
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2022
» The prices of basic produce and meats have fallen, which shows inflation is slowing, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Govt set to roll out 'gifts' for New Year
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/08/2022
» The government is planning to roll out a number of relief measures as "New Year gift"s at the end of the year, which will include tax reductions, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow on Tuesday.
Executive decree urged to boost Oil Fuel Fund
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/08/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Panmeechaow yesterday emphasised the need for an executive decree that would enable the Finance Ministry to guarantee a loan of 150 billion baht for the Oil Fuel Fund, as well as additional measures to help vulnerable groups.
Suchart aims at wage hikes from October
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said yesterday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, but denied that trying to bring the pay rise forward was politically motivated.
Thailand inks pre-Brexit export quota deal with EU
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2021
» Thailand and the European Union (EU) have signed a new tariff rate quota deal, under which a predetermined number of the kingdom's goods can be exported to the bloc at pre-Brexit tax rates.
Govt vows to see farmers through coronavirus slump
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2020
» The income guarantee scheme for rubber farmers will continue as the industry is likely to remain sluggish due to economic impacts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Tuesday.
Govt lifts scrap paper price
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/02/2020
» The Commerce Ministry has ordered the minimum price of scrap paper and cardboard -- which have been classified as price-controlled goods -- to be lifted, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Election tipped to help lift GDP to 4%
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2018
» Thailand's GDP is tipped to grow 3.8-4.2% thanks to the elections next year, which are expected to generate 80 billion baht.