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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.
Huge 5-year budget for national reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/04/2018
» The Budget Bureau has set a five-year budget framework for national reform through fiscal 2023 of more than 700 billion baht, with the biggest slice going to economic reform and water management.
'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.
Emergency funds in the spotlight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2016
» The Budget Bureau will amend the Budgeting Procedure Act to widen the finance minister's power to allocate Treasury reserves for emergency requirements to 50 billion baht from the current 100 million.
Insurance fund offers quick payout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2024
» The General Insurance Fund (GIF) is presenting a choice to Covid-19 policyholders by offering a discounted rate for payment now instead of waiting for future payouts.
The thorny issue of digital wallet funding
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024
» The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.
GH Bank preps low-interest loans for greener homes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2024
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) is offering low-interest loans totalling 10 billion baht to purchase or renovate homes so that they become more environmentally friendly and reduce pollution for residents.
Finding new levers for energy subsidies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/04/2024
» The expiry of the diesel price subsidy programme using the state Oil Fuel Fund on March 31 caused energy authorities to call on the government to change the way it regulates domestic diesel prices.
HSBC rolls out regional digital loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» HSBC is offering a new US$1 billion growth fund to bolster platform players within the rapidly expanding regional digital economy.
BAAC eyes platform for crops in China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is negotiating with a Chinese tech giant to set up a joint venture to develop an e-commerce platform to facilitate the sale of agricultural products to China, says president Chatchai Sirilai.