Showing 1 - 8 of 8
Somkid: Coalition to put off investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is concerned that a fractured coalition will delay the formation of the next government and dampen investor confidence.
FPO proposes debt test to screen welfare smartcard recipients
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has floated the idea of adding debt burden to the criteria in screening recipients for the government's welfare and subsidy scheme for the poor in an effort to weed out cheats.
Ministry says 5% growth possible
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2018
» Thai GDP growth of 5% is likely this year if the global economy's performance and state spending outpace expectations, the Finance Ministry says.
GSB refuses to be drawn into conflict
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2014
» The Government Savings Bank’s labour union is urging pro-government supporters and anti-government protesters alike not to use the GSB as a political tool amid a tug of war between depositors and those withdrawing money.
FPO set to cut GDP growth forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2013
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains uncertain whether economic growth this year will reach 3% following the mounting political tensions.
Actress 'Ploy' accused of dodging tax
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2012
» Actress Cherman "Ploy" Boonyasak has been accused of tax fraud and could face jail time if found guilty.
Kittiratt: I tell 'white lies'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2012
» The finance minister may lie to the public if necessary to establish confidence, says Kittiratt Na-Ranong, the finance minister and deputy prime minister.
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.