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How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
China takes aim at ‘hidden’ public debt
Published on 21/06/2023
» BEIJING: China has begun a fresh round of nationwide inspections to work out how much money local governments owe, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that authorities are preparing to take concrete steps to tackle a key financial risk.
Focus on growing state revenue
Business, Published on 13/06/2023
» After a significant fiscal response to Covid-19, Thailand now needs to address growing spending needs while keeping public debt under control, according to a new World Bank report.
Thailand must raise revenue to boost spending: World Bank
Published on 29/05/2023
» Thailand must bolster its revenue collection in the long term to meet growing public spending needs stemming from an ageing population, according to the World Bank.
Ministry estimates B2tn available for party pledges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2023
» The new government will have room to spend at least 2 trillion baht to fulfil its populist campaign pledges, according to a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
UK may ditch premium listings to boost LSE's appeal
Business, Published on 04/05/2023
» LONDON: The UK is proposing "significant changes to the listing rulebook" in a bid to make London more attractive as a financial centre as moribund capital markets stoke fears about the city's ability to compete with New York and Asian hubs.
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.
State NSF offerings to rise by B2bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2023
» The government is expected to spend between 1.8 billion and 2 billion baht per year on higher contributions to National Savings Fund (NSF) members, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
'Most' institutions will face share-sale tax
Published on 03/12/2022
» Most institutional investors in Thailand won’t be exempted from a tax levied on stock transactions that will resume next year after more than three decades, authorities say.
Most institutional investors must pay stock tax, says govt spokesman
Published on 03/12/2022
» Most institutional investors in Thailand will not be exempted from a tax levied on stock transactions that will resume next year after more than three decades, authorities said.