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Govt mulls options for 10k handout
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is considering funding options for its digital wallet handout scheme as details of the funding source are expected to be finalised next month.
NACC panel to study govt's giveaway plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has set up a committee to study the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme as the agency steps up its scrutiny of the ruling Pheu Thai Party's key policy.
PM meets central bank chief
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday he would hold more talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput to fine-tune their views on the country's economic, financial and monetary affairs.
Pao Tang picked for cash bonus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government will use the Krungthai Bank's Pao Tang app for its digital wallet project, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday.
Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.
Govt to recapitalise Thai Airways with B10bn
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2022
» The government will need to raise 10 billion baht to recapitalise financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) to keep its shareholding in the company from dipping below 40%, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Global economy to grow by 3.2% amid downturn
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/10/2022
» The global economy is growing at 3.2% this year, a substantial drop from 6% last year, with an even gloomier outlook for next year, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith after the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting on Thursday.
Economy, politics shape year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/09/2022
» The government will continue to use tax measures to subsidise high energy prices throughout the year to ease people's rising living costs, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Cannabis importer summoned
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2022
» The Customs Department director-general has assigned a representative to file a complaint with police against an individual going by the name Julpaos Kresopon for making a false declaration to customs authorities regarding the type of goods he was importing.
Extra revenues could help limit fuel price rises
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2022
» Chiang Mai: Any surpluses in the country's revenues could be spent to fund the kingdom's diesel subsidy initiative and keep fuel prices down, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.