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PDMO to unveil amortised bond for elderly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2019
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) will offer its first amortised bond worth 5 billion baht to the elderly in late December to widen investment choices for retirees.
BAAC poll finds farmers are happier
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2018
» Farmer happiness late this year rose 2.37% year-on-year to 82.6%, a level considered very happy, with those living in the eastern region ranking the happiest, according to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives' (BAAC) poll.
Single account scheme attracts 24,000 SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/05/2019
» Some 24,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have already signed up to sort out their financial accounts from 2016-17, meeting standards to avoid late payment penalties and criminal liability, says the chief of the Revenue Department.
Coins in circulation poised to decline by up to 40%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2020
» The amount of coins in circulation is expected to decline by 30-40% in five years because of the increase in cashless transactions, says the Treasury Department.
Recalculation leads to dip in Student Loan Fund's debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/07/2024
» A new method for calculating debt has resulted in a reduction of the Student Loan Fund's (SLF) debts by 56 billion baht, according to the Finance Ministry.
FPO: Export drop of 0.9%-plus spells doom for 3% GDP growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2019
» This year's export contraction must not exceed 0.9% if Thailand's GDP growth is to reach 3%, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Stimulus package en route to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2018
» A tourism stimulus package, expected to include visa-fee exemptions for some countries and improved safety and security, will soon go before the cabinet so that the measures can be effective from next month.
State Enterprise Policy Office prepares SOE blueprint
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/06/2019
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to propose a five-year development plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) once the new government takes office.
First coins of Rama X readied for April debut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2018
» The first coins and banknotes to circulate under His Majesty the King's reign are expected to be launched in April, says an informed source at the Finance Ministry.
Revenue collection for first 5 months surpasses target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2025
» The Revenue Department's collection of revenue for the first five months of fiscal 2025 exceeded its target.