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Govt debt ratio hike 'won't hurt monetary, fiscal discipline'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2019
» The government's move to raise its off-budget debt commitment as a proportion of the national budget from 5% to 8% will not have any effect on monetary or fiscal discipline, according to an adviser to the Public Debt Management Office.
Govt debt to disappear
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2011
» 1.14 trillion baht in govt debt from 1997 crisis to be erased immediately by shifting off balance sheet to Bank of Thailand.
Thailand's 1997 debt: Ghost of 15 years past
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2012
» Economist Tientip Subhanij provides background on Thailand's lingering 1997 crisis debt, not thought about much until recently.
Public to ponder power tariff options
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/03/2023
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is gathering public opinion on its proposal for a single power tariff rate, which would make electricity bills cheaper for businesses but slightly more expensive for households.
Govt debt: Borrow 2 trillion now for next half century?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2013
» Borrowing in one lump sum for next 50 years without public participation, transparency or oversight? This provides big corruption opportunity, say critics.
Digging out from under Thailand's 1997 Crisis debt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2010
» Thailand has long recovered from the 1997 crisis, but the debt, held by the FIDF under the central bank, remains and puts a drag on Thailand's development.
Headed for debt crisis?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2013
» Big promises to spend money made by politicians in elections now, may not be what is best for the country in the future.
Hide the government debt? (like Greece)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2012
» Heed central bank & international financial markets warns outgoing Finance Minister Thirachai (former central banker & securities regulator).
Who will payoff 1997 crisis debt?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2010
» Loan defaults mushroomed in 1997 and the government has to pay it all back now, but the central bank objects that monetary policy is its rightful job.
A close look at household debt and economic fragility
Business, Published on 06/11/2015
» Amid the bleak economic outlook, the government has been rolling out stimulus schemes -- injecting money into communities via the Village Funds, providing liquidity for small businesses and supporting farmers. Its property stimulus package has received the most attention. It includes 10 billion baht in loans from the Government Housing Bank, a reduction in transfer fees to 0.01% from 2% and generous tax deductions.