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BAAC union queries lending capacity
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» The labour union of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is seeking legal opinions about whether the government can borrow from the state-owned bank to support its costly digital wallet handout.
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Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
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Secretary: Scheme tool for stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thailand needs to inject stimulus money into the economy and the digital wallet scheme is one tool to accomplish this goal, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
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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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Govt mulls options for 10k handout
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is considering funding options for its digital wallet handout scheme as details of the funding source are expected to be finalised next month.
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NPL provisions soar at state institutions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2024
» Provisions for non-performing loans (NPLs) by specialised financial institutions (SFIs) tallied 263% at the end of fiscal 2023, compared with 194% in September 2022, says a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
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Scrutinising the need for overseas bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Several heads turned when the government said last week it is considering a plan to raise US$1 billion (about 36 billion baht) worth of foreign currency-denominated bonds, with some observers expressing doubts about worthiness and the risk of currency devaluation.
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Customs urged to step up X-ray of imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry has urged the Customs Department to screen all imported goods by utilising X-ray equipment for greater transparency, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
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GSB expected to grant debt moratorium
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) plans to grant a debt moratorium to 630,000 debtors worth a total of 6.3 billion baht to help people and businesses unable to service their debt because of the impact of the pandemic, according to a source who requested anonymity.
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Ministry urges help for homebuyers
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2023
» Policymakers in the Finance Ministry recommend the government implement measures to improve the property sector, helping to stimulate the economy next year, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
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