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Digital wallet set to boost Thai GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/10/2023
» The government's 560-billion-baht digital wallet policy will stimulate the economy and create future income to support the ageing society, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Srettha eager to be pitchman to woo investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insists he will take on the role of a salesman to attract foreign investors to Thailand.
Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
State banks pause lending rates to assist customers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2023
» State-owned banks are freezing loan rates to help people as interest rates remain elevated.
Srettha backs vehicle supply chain
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reaffirmed to the Japanese government that the Thai government will continue to support the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the next 10-15 years to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Amendment to see overseas income taxed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2023
» The Revenue Department recently amended its notification regarding taxation on specified foreign-sourced income by stipulating that local residents who earn overseas income will be subject to personal income tax (PIT), according to Paragraph 2 of Section 41 of the Revenue Code.
GH Bank stays on course for lending expansion
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2023
» Government Housing (GH) Bank still plans to expand mortgages even as interest rates remain elevated, says director and acting president Krit Sesawet.
Incentives for farmers forgoing debt scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/09/2023
» The Finance Ministry is planning to offer incentives to farmers choosing not to enter the debt suspension programme aimed at reducing the government's fiscal burden, according to a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Segment of SMEs to receive debt relief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2023
» The Finance Ministry plans to suspend debt payments for one year for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) categorised as Bank of Thailand account status code 21, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Government bonds deemed suitable
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/09/2023
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) says the issuance of government bonds in fiscal 2024 will be at an appropriate level, according to director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit.