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Cabinet approves wage hike, next phase of handout
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Thai cabinet on Tuesday approved new minimum wage increases from January, tax breaks to boost spending and the second phase the government’s signature handout scheme, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
State bullish on Easy E-Receipt scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2024
» The government expects the new tax rebate programme that lets people deduct up to 50,000 baht in personal income tax for goods purchases to help stimulate spending, generating around 70 billion baht in economic circulation.
Chamber backs BoT's policy rate decision
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce supports the Bank of Thailand's decision to leave its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, viewing it as appropriate given the economic recovery.
Bank of Thailand under pressure to slash rates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira has reaffirmed his call for a reduction in the policy interest rate to stimulate Thai inflation.
SET lacks catalysts until year-end
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/12/2024
» A rash of bad third-quarter results from key listed companies hit the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in November, leading to relatively subdued trading activity during the month.
S&P: Thai credit rating still BBB+
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2024
» S&P Global Ratings has maintained Thailand's credit rating at BBB+ and expects the Thai economy to grow by 2.8% this year and 3.1% next year.
Thai PM pledges new populist measures to boost support, economy
Reuters, Published on 12/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged new populist measures on Thursday in an attempt to shore up support for her government and boost an economy held back by high household debt, tight lending and tepid consumption.
Thai consumer confidence up in November
Reuters, Published on 12/12/2024
» Consumer confidence rose for a second consecutive month in November, bolstered by government economic measures and tourism, a survey showed on Thursday.
Fed expected to slash interest rates next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/12/2024
» Analysts are expecting the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) at its Dec 18 meeting, prompting the Bank of Thailand to follow suit in 1-2 months.
Survey to assess impact of cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is conducting a survey of 40,000 people in the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme to assess its impact on the economy and society.