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Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Cooking gas prices unchanged
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/12/2024
» Domestic cooking gas prices will remain unchanged at 423 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder until the end of March next year, though this increases the financial burden for the debt-ridden state Oil Fuel Fund, says the Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC).
Postal law rejig to improve delivery service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has directed Thailand Post to revise the arcane Postal Act of 1934, in a bid to better regulate postal and logistics services and improve service quality, in accordance with the business landscape.
Ministry preps platform to handle scammers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is developing the "DE-fence" platform to prevent fraudulent calls and text messages in a fresh effort to suppress call centre gangs.
Thai economy to shake off risks in 2025 but growth limited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) expects the Thai economy to sustain its upward momentum in 2025 despite growing risks, from a projected 2.6% growth rate this year, up from 1.9% in 2023.
Thai fund invests in deep tech firm
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thailand-based Disrupt Health Impact Fund closed its first deal by investing in DiaMonTech, a Germany-based deep tech startup developing a non-invasive glucose measurement innovation, in an extension fundraising round that raised around US$5 million from investors.
ONEAM heads tech startup accelerator
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is joining hands with partners to provide support to tech startups via ONE-FINEPE-UI, Thailand's first accelerator fund.
Oil price could hammer indebted fuel fund
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are expected to drive up global crude oil prices, affecting the Oil Fuel Fund Office's (Offo) debt repayment plan, says an official at the Energy Ministry.
TGH subsidiary ceases operation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/01/2022
» Insurance giant Thai Group Holdings (TGH) says its subsidiary Southeast Insurance plans to cease operations because it cannot make payment claims for all the Covid-19 policies it issued.