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FPO spots accelerated fourth-quarter growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2018
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to bounce back to at least 4% in the October-to-December quarter after hitting a speed bump in the previous quarter as domestic consumption accelerates, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Three projects look to get on PPP fast-track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2018
» At least three projects worth 447 billion baht under the fast-track public-private partnership scheme are expected to seek the PPP committee's approval this year.
FPO hunts Chinese lure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is seeking stimulus measures to win back tourists as Chinese visitors are shunning Thailand, its chief said.
Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of new local retail spending.
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.
SMEs urged to look beyond Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2022
» The courage to venture to overseas frontiers and easier access to loans are the key factors to facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) becoming exporters, according to lenders and industry leaders.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.
Thailand Future Fund IPO set for October
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2018
» The long-awaited Thailand Future Fund (TFF) looks set to be allocated to the public in the second week of October, with at least 60% of its units being offered to retail investors, says the head of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Shaving shipping risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2021
» The pandemic is a once-in-a-century crisis that will leave scars in the form of persistent economic damage, and some insurance companies see the risks as a ticking time bomb.