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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.
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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.
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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.
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Student loan defaults blamed on poor discipline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2019
» Lack of financial discipline is the most common reason borrowers have defaulted on their education debt, says Chainarong Katchapanan, Student Loan Fund (SLF) manager.
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Welfare cards offer hope to family-run shops
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/11/2017
» Whether or not it is the intention of the government, social welfare cards for the poor can help revitalise a sagging traditional retail segment -- "mom-and-pop" shops.
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Govt boasts of an end to poverty through e-cards
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2018
» Measures introduced by the government will lift more than 5 million registered poor people above the poverty line, according to a senior Finance Ministry official.
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'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
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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.
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Tapping a vast market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The restoration of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022 following a 30-year break has created new opportunities for Thailand to tap into demand for its halal products in Middle Eastern markets.
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Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand predicts 28% loan growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) set a loan target of 90 billion baht this year, up by 28% from 2023, while non-performing loans (NPLs) tallied only 8%, the lowest in 22 years, says president Nartnaree Rathapat.
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