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Ministry predicts 2.7% growth this year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) forecasts Thai GDP growth of 2.7% this year and 3% in 2025.
Agency undaunted by Thailand's public debt level
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2024
» The government's level of public debt is not yet a concern compared with countries that have a similar credit rating to Thailand, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
FPO says 14.1m received handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2024
» Some 14.1 million people classified as vulnerable have received the government's 10,000-baht cash handout, according to the chief of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
New stimulus efforts readied
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing additional stimulus measures, including plans to promote tourism and encourage spending towards the end of the year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Tax exemptions for flood payments
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2024
» The cabinet has approved a tax exemption for corporate income derived from insurance payouts to policyholders affected by this year's floods.
Cash transfers reach 14m Thais
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry has deemed the first round of the cash handout scheme as successful at stimulating the economy, as more than 14 million people received transfers.
Land auctions prove lucrative for Treasury
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/10/2024
» The Treasury Department has reported its highest revenue collection in nearly a century due to greater numbers of land lease auctions and renewals of major lease contracts.
Fiscal 2025 public debt estimated at 66% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2024
» The level of public debt for fiscal 2025 is projected at 66% of GDP, which is below the fiscal sustainability threshold of 70%.
Finance Ministry to define stock portfolio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects to manage its stock portfolio valued at roughly 400 billion baht, planning to potentially sell off certain portions, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
A closer inspection of negative income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2024
» The first vision statement by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after 17 years away from Thailand, has garnered interest on several points, including the proposal of a negative income tax (NIT).