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Somkid tells public not to panic
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked the public not to panic about the coronavirus outbreak or economic problems by giving assurances that Thailand will be steered through difficult times.
Capital market upgraded
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the amended draft bill of the Securities and Exchange Act 1992 to upgrade the Thai capital market to conform to global standards by starting a Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), together with developing an electronic trading platform to serve digital trading demand.
ICO and cryptocurrency rules to debut in March
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/02/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce new regulations to supervise initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency in March, while reiterating that investment in such financial instruments carries hefty risks, especially for small investors.
Expressways get approval to gird TFF
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/05/2017
» The cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to put two expressways as underlying assets for Thailand Future Fund (TFF), with the first batch of the fund expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the third quarter of this year.
Megaprojects to start in Q2
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/10/2013
» Spending on infrastructure schemes totalling 2 trillion baht should get underway in the second quarter of next year, says Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).
Cabinet gives nod to THAI subsidiary
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/09/2013
» The cabinet yesterday approved a proposal by the Transport Ministry to allow Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to establish Thai Smile Airways Co with registered capital of 1.8 billion baht.
Kittiratt urges central bank, MPC to lift game
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/08/2013
» The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and central bank must improve their management of monetary policy, exchange rates and foreign reserves to ensure economic stability for the remainder of this year.
Much ado about nothing
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2013
» Despite measures proposed by the private sector and repeated calls to ease the pace of the baht, no concrete solution is forthcoming.
FTI: Strong baht threat to local suppliers
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/05/2013
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned that a strong baht could destroy the supply chain from domestic industry, because manufacturers had already begun importing cheaper materials and parts instead of buying locally produced supplies.
Economy needs to be rebalanced, says Kittiratt
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/03/2012
» The economy needs to focus on boosting domestic demand, imports and overseas investment to help counter capital inflows, Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong says.