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Senator eager to improve casino plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2024
» With the resurgence of interest in legalising casinos to bolster economic growth as the digital wallet and Land Bridge policies remain on hold, the government is being urged to reassess the details of a proposed casino and entertainment complex.
Observation tower on shaky ground
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2020
» The Bangkok Observation Tower Foundation, formed by major private business groups, has notified the Treasury Department of its request to cancel the lease contract to develop the much-touted Chao Phraya riverside observation tower.
New run of coins to be minted bearing face of HM the King
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/12/2017
» The Treasury Department will propose the production of coins bearing the face of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun to the cabinet on Tuesday.
Beefing up the role of SME Bank
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2017
» Is the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) undersized relative to Thailand's economic value? It's a simple question that has recently been raised by president Mongkol Leelatham, but one that nobody dared ask even a few years ago.
Ministry mulls further stimulus measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2016
» The Finance Ministry is seeking fresh stimulus measures to offset the slowdown in activity during the mourning period and ward off downside risk in the fourth quarter.
Next budget could see leap of 18%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2014
» The government budget for next fiscal year may be increased by as much as 18% from this year to help fund new social development programmes.
Makkasan to be new commercial district, says Finance Ministry
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2013
» The planned commercial development of a plot in the Makkasan area owned by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) may push land prices nearby to outpace those on Silom Road, one of Bangkok's most expensive streets, said Naris Chaiyasoot, director-general of the Treasury Department.
Govt extols B2 trillion plan merit
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2013
» The government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure investment plan could drag Thailand out of the "middle-income trap" within a decade, a Finance Ministry think-tank says.
Japanese keen on Thai foods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/05/2012
» TOKYO : Japanese consumers have switched from expensive brand name goods that display their status to similar quality affordable products, which is a boon for Thai manufacturers.