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Sepo begins divestment process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2019
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) has kicked off its planned divestment of 72 privately owned companies in which it owns less than a 50% stake by putting 18 non-listed securities on sale.
Banks to appeal to rich elderly to forgo allowance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2019
» In a fresh attempt, the Finance Ministry will call on financial institutions to encourage wealthy elderly people to forgo old-age living allowance so it can be redirected to the needy.
Wake up and ‘smell’ the boiling water
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2019
» Despite the uncertain date of the long-awaited election, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns, offering tempting policies to attract voters. A quick look at the campaign pledges of the competing parties suggests they want to turn Thailand into a welfare state. That would be a tough task.
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).
BAAC poll finds farmers are happier
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2018
» Farmer happiness late this year rose 2.37% year-on-year to 82.6%, a level considered very happy, with those living in the eastern region ranking the happiest, according to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives' (BAAC) poll.
Rethinking our attitude towards populism
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/12/2018
» The new package intended for the poor, valued at 38 billion baht issued by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration ahead of the election, is seen by critics as a populist tactic aimed at maximising political gain. Yet in my opinion, it's time we took a new look or changed our attitude toward populist policies. The fact is that all governments, elected or not, tend to embrace populism and even though some packages may not benefit the middle class, populist policies are just inevitable.
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.
TFFIF draws hordes of retail investors in IPO debut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2018
» The IPO for the Thailand Future Fund (TFFIF) received an overwhelming welcome from investors, with the portion allocated to retail investors oversubscribed by 60%, says the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
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).
Savvy excise tax hike going up in smoke
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2018
» I have a strong reason to oppose the recent decision by the Finance Ministry to delay an increase in excise tax on cigarettes for another two years, from next year to October 2021. The delay doesn't spell good news for the state coffers, which is one consideration. Another concern is that it would deal a harsh blow to the state's efforts to discourage young smokers.