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Protests won't hurt stimulus schemes, says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2020
» Ongoing anti-government protests are unlikely to affect the government's spending stimulus measures, says the Finance Ministry.
Govt debt ratio hike 'won't hurt monetary, fiscal discipline'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2019
» The government's move to raise its off-budget debt commitment as a proportion of the national budget from 5% to 8% will not have any effect on monetary or fiscal discipline, according to an adviser to the Public Debt Management Office.
Aiming to be the social bank
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2020
» 'Size does not matter" has become a mantra for the Government Savings Bank (GSB), one of Thailand's largest financial institutions by total assets, in its push to become a fully integrated social bank under the helm of Vitai Ratanakorn.
Striving for a more balanced economy
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/05/2020
» In its bid to alleviate the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic through the 1-trillion-baht borrowing scheme, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government aims to provide immediate relief to millions who are in trouble, and also restore the grassroots economy, with a view to better balancing the economic system, so it depends less on exports and tourism.
Predee quits finance post
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Finance Minister Predee Daochai has resigned after only 26 days in the job in the wake of a reported conflict with his deputy over the appointment of the director-general of the Excise Department.
New finance minister ready to seek remedies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2020
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Predee Daochai is set to meet with the ministry's officials this week to discuss the economy and upcoming remedy measures.
Govt accord set to tackle tax evasion
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2020
» The Revenue Department has signed an agreement on mutual tax cooperation with 160 countries -- a move that will enable Thailand to tackle tax evasion by foreign e-service providers.
Fiscal discipline can still save the day
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2018
» Fiscal security is of the utmost importance. When the country faces an economic crisis, every government must resort to stimulus measures to reinvigorate the economy. At times, some make use of fiscal measures to narrow the socio-economic gap. Either way, much money is needed.
How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
B10,000 handout may face legal roadblocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/11/2023
» The government's digital money handout will not be implemented until the legal process for the project has been finalised, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.