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Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.
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.
Measures to pump in B192bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2020
» Cash flow of 192 billion baht is anticipated to circulate in the economy as a result of the three measures aimed at stimulating consumer purchasing power, says the Finance Ministry.
Shopping handout measures underway
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2020
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out a tax rebate and cash handout incentives to shore up consumer spending.
Stimulus extension considered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2020
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) to study a fourth phase of the Taste-Shop-Spend scheme.
Ministry taps state banks to boost rural economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/12/2019
» The Finance Ministry plans to prioritise strengthening the rural economy and accelerate infrastructure investments in 2020 as a means to cushion against external headwinds.
Uttama nixes recession utterances
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2019
» Thailand has caught a cold but is not on the verge of recession, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
FPO: Stimulus pumps B80bn into system
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2019
» The latest stimulus package is estimated to pump 80 billion baht into the economic system by early next year, says a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Stimulus a band-aid for gaping wounds
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2019
» Despite several "stimulus" measures launched by the government in the past year, the Thai economy is still being buffeted by the volatility of international trade. This year's growth projection has been adjusted to a level much lower than previous predictions due to a slowdown in exports, which account for 70% of the economy.
Stimulus preparations underway for 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2019
» Thailand is planning additional economic stimulus measures if needed amid bleak forecasts for next year, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.