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Govt needs more than luck with new lottery plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2019
» The idea of having the Government Lottery Office (GLO) run a two- and three-digit lottery scheme is taking shape once again.
Populism hits plan to rein in fiscal red ink
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2019
» The Finance Ministry is likely to delay its balanced budget goal if the new government strictly pursues populist campaign promises, says a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Backup plan in works in case budget is delayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing a backup plan to sustain the economy if delays in forming a new government affect budget disbursement for the 2024 fiscal year starting on Oct 1.
BAAC expects 85% of farmers to join debt plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) anticipates roughly 85% of the 2 million eligible farmers will participate in the government's debt suspension programme, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
Thai Airways on verge of B54bn loan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/05/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is poised to secure a 54-billion-baht short-term loan for Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) for use as working capital if the cabinet approves its rehab plan.
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.
THAI on the verge of B54bn in loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is poised to secure 54 billion baht worth of bridge loans to boost liquidity for beleaguered Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to enable the national carrier to undertake a business rehabilitation plan.
Banks take step closer to merger
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2019
» TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank (TBank) are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) next month, taking them another step towards a merger, said the Finance Ministry, the largest shareholder in TMB.
Draft EV roadmap coming
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2020
» The government is drafting a roadmap for electric vehicle (EV) production to begin in Thailand within three years, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.