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Government to name new central bank chairman choice
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2025
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing to nominate a new candidate for the chairmanship of the Bank of Thailand on Wednesday, and has expressed confidence that the selection process will not take long.
State financial institutions advised to freeze rates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has requested state financial institutions continue to freeze interest rates following the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate hike.
Prayut praises THAI for speedy recovery, profit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised Thai Airways International (THAI) for its successful effort in making a speedy recovery.
Call to provide insurance for high-value fruit
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith proposed the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) consider the issuance of insurance for high-value fruits such as durian, mangoes, oranges and bananas to boost the confidence of farmers.
Quick fix sought to bolster listing rules
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has instructed the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to speed up finding more effective measures to prevent falsified financial accounts from being used to list a company on the bourse.
Customs urged to speed up clearance process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.
Arkhom urges BAAC to rejig farmer debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to restructure farmers' debts to reduce non-performing loans (NPLs) to 3-4% for this accounting year from nearly 8% year-on-year.
A 99% stock crash and shock default raise alarm
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2023
» Only a year ago Stark Corporation looked like a Thai corporate success story. Backed by a wealthy local businessman, the nearly US$2 billion maker of electrical cables was an aggressive acquirer making its first major push beyond Asia.
Arkhom urges tough action for troubled cable manufacturer
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/06/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says if any illegal activities are found in the probe of Stark Corporation shares, responsible agencies must prosecute the offenders.
SET to overhaul listing rules as stocks whacked by scandals
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand plans to tighten listing rules as a major accounting scandal, debt defaults and unexplained share gyrations rattle investors, putting the SET Index on course for its lowest close in more than two years.