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FPO describes country's economy as being 'in good shape'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Thai economy has stabilised, with inflationary pressures subsiding and public debt still below 70% of the country's GDP, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Arkhom expects selective stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2022
» The projected year-end stimulus packages will not be blanket schemes, but rather will focus on targeted groups, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Farm income drives domestic consumption
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2022
» Higher income for farmers in the first eight months of this year is one of the key factors contributing to the growth in domestic consumption, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
New assessed land prices set for Jan 1 unveiling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Treasury Department plans to announce the new assessed land prices for 2023-26 on Jan 1 next year, estimated to be 7-8% higher than prices during the pre-pandemic period, according to director-general Prapas Kong-Ied.
Motion to extend property support measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signalled the possible extension of the property support measures to help spur the recovery of the sector.
GH Bank promises only small increases in mortgage rates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2022
» Interest rates on mortgages are expected to rise this year but will not surge to the levels they reached during the 1990s real estate boom, said Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) president Chatchai Sirilai.
Tobacco firm to rent plots
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TOAT) plans to rent out its land plots in prime areas in Bangkok and the provinces, aiming to increase revenue.
Exports, tourism help fire up expansion in April
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2022
» The growth of exports, tourism and the agricultural sector supported the country's economic expansion in April, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Arkhom asks GH Bank to keep rates stable
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) to maintain its current mortgage interest rates this year as borrowers struggle with living costs.
Omicron fears hit Thai consumer confidence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2022
» The country's private consumption slowed in January month-on-month because of concern about the surge in Omicron infections, says Fiscal Policy Office deputy spokesman Wuttipong Jittungsakul.