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FPO: Stimulus pumps B80bn into system
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2019
» The latest stimulus package is estimated to pump 80 billion baht into the economic system by early next year, says a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Stimulus a band-aid for gaping wounds
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2019
» Despite several "stimulus" measures launched by the government in the past year, the Thai economy is still being buffeted by the volatility of international trade. This year's growth projection has been adjusted to a level much lower than previous predictions due to a slowdown in exports, which account for 70% of the economy.
Govt preps B50bn for stimulus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2019
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday put forward for cabinet consideration a fresh economic stimulus package to inject at least 50 billion baht into the economy in the final quarter of the year to boost full-year economic growth after a poor third quarter.
Condo group seeks action to hike ownership transfers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/11/2019
» The Thai Condominium Association has urged the government to seek measures to encourage ownership transfers, on top of mortgage and transfer fee cuts, to help boost residential unit sales.
High-income goal needs a reality check
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2019
» Thailand "will become a high-income country by 2036", said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as he spoke of his "Vision 2036" at the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.
Thailand leaps 6 spots in EODB
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2019
» Thailand advanced six notches to 21st out of 190 countries in the World Bank's 2020 Ease of Doing Business (EODB) rankings.
Easier rules hoped to draw merchants
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2019
» Spending of cash rebates under the second phase of the Chim, Shop, Chai (taste, shop, spend) scheme is expected to accelerate after the Finance Ministry eased conditions to attract more merchants.
Aid package for property under way
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/10/2019
» An aid package for the property sector that includes a temporary cut of mortgage and transfer fees to a single rate of 0.01% for homes priced at up to 3 million baht will seek cabinet approval this month.
REIC urges state to cut transfer fees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2019
» With property sales expected to shrink by 5-7% this year, the government should trim transfer fees for properties to stimulate consumer demand, says GH Bank's Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Panel woes delay land appraisal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2019
» The Treasury Department has pushed back implementation of a new appraisal price for land by one year to 2021 after a hiccup in the formation of a new committee.