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Finance Ministry to unveil new aid package
The Finance Ministry is set to roll out a fresh stimulus package this quarter large enough to jump-start economic growth momentum, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.The prospective measures will help bolster consumer confidence, the tourism sector and business operators, he said.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Ministry taps state banks to boost rural economy
The Finance Ministry plans to prioritise strengthening the rural economy and accelerate infrastructure investments in 2020 as a means to cushion against external headwinds.The Finance Ministry will use state-owned banks, including Krungthai Bank (KTB), Government Savings Bank, GH Bank and the Small and Medium Enterprise ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Finance Minister says government has clear investment plan [Video]
The economic foundation in Thailand remains strong, after an international credit rating agency recently raised the country’s outlook to positive, as the government continues short-term measures to stimulate the domestic economy amid the global economic slowdown.Keep watching ...
China’s planned focus on domestic economy ‘will hit Thai exports badly’
Thai exporters will face the biggest challenge once China shifts its focus to its domestic economy as a result of is trade war with the United States.In an interview with Nationmultimedia Group, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Lyu Jian confirmed that though China with continue supporting ...
Wichit Chaitrong
FTI strikes bullish note on 2019 despite trade worries
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is optimistic that the domestic economy in 2019 will gain from the general election and public investment, even as the trade spat between the US and China pressures the country’s export outlook. Keep reading ...
Piyachart Maikaew
