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Thai c.bank wants to see household debt below 80% of GDP
Thailand’s central bank said it wants to see household debt levels below 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) to help reduce economic and financial risks, an official said on Tuesday.But measures introduced so far and a recovery in the economy might not be enough to ...
Thailand’s new strategies to attract foreign investors unveiled
The Thai Board of Investment (BoI) on February 14 unveiled its strategies to attract foreign investors over the next three to five years.BoI Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi said the board’s strategies are in line with the country’s long-term socio-economic development plans and they support manufacturing and ...
Cabinet endorses B300 visitor fee to improve standards
The cabinet yesterday approved the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air, along with a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, expected to start in June this year. Foreigners visiting Thailand on day trips that do not include ...
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Inflation slowing, no need for big rate hikes - central bank
Thailand’s inflation will likely slow down this year and there is no need for the central bank to raise interest rates aggressively like other countries, Bank of Thailand (BoT) deputy governor Mathee Supapongse said on Wednesday. Policy normalisation will be gradual and will not affect the ...
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PM praises Thailand's 10th ranking in Power Index
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the 10th ranking of Thailand in the Asia Power Index 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri on Saturday.Quoting the premier, he said the ranking reflects Thailand’s standing in the international community. The Asia Power Index measures a nation’s ...
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Public warned after dengue fever spikes in Jan; 1 dead
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people to guard against the spread of dengue fever after 2,683 cases were reported during the month of January. According to the DDC’s weekly forecast of diseases and health hazards for Feb 12-18, a total of 2,683 ...
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Department to scrutinise tax filings
The Revenue Department plans to step up its examination of suspicious personal income tax returns, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit. He said people who submit accurate filings have nothing to worry about, and eligible filers should receive a tax refund within three days.Keep reading ...
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Amata, BGRIM to develop city in EEC
Industrial developer Amata Corporation Plc has teamed up with B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of Amata European Smart City, expected to serve European companies investing in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Keep reading ...
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Industry president urges long-term fix to PM2.5
The president of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging the government to speed up solving the Bangkok’s PM2.5 problems in the long term, fearing that if the situation remains unchanged, it affect the economy and tourism. FTI president Kriengkrai Thiennukul on Saturday said the ...
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Air e-tickets usher in era of digital IDs
Passengers are now allowed to use digital IDs to verify their identity when boarding domestic flights. Traisulee Taisaranakul, deputy government spokeswoman, said the use of digital IDs had been permitted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand following the rollout of the D.DOPA mobile application.Keep reading ...
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