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Govt to inject another B10bn into THAI

The Finance Ministry plans to inject 10 billion baht into Thai Airways International to keep its shareholding from dipping below 40%, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).

Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022

Exclusive-Spain, France have owners pay for yachts frozen under Russia sanctions

Spain and France have authorized the owners of superyachts frozen under sanctions against Russian businessmen to pay for their upkeep, three sources told Reuters.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Finance Ministry sees 2022 economic growth of 3.0-3.5%

Thailand should see economic growth of 3 to 3.5% this year, driven by the key export and tourism sectors, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said in an interview on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Finance Ministry mulls steps like auto debiting other accounts of issuer to curb cheque bounce cases

Trade bodies have been pitching for changes in the cheque bounce law for the fast disposal of such cases

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022

Flood-ravaged Pakistan contests ratings downgrade by Moody's

Pakistan is contesting a downgrade of its rating by Moody’s Investors Service, insisting it has adequate reserves and financing to repay foreign debt even after the worst flooding in its history

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

Finance Ministry releases ₹7,183 crore grant to 14 States

With the release of seventh instalment for the month of October, 2022, the total amount of Revenue Deficit Grants released to the States in current fiscal has gone up to ₹50,282.92 crore, an official statement said.

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

Cabinet reiterates BoT has free rein for its duties

The government has pledged it will not intervene in the central bank's handling of inflation, interest rates and the baht's movement, instead asking the Finance Ministry to provide additional information to the bank.

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

FPO: Unnecessary waivers, deductions need scrapping

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is to ask the Finance Ministry to consider winding down unnecessary measures related to tax waivers and tax deductions, in the wake of a decline in net government revenue as a proportion of GDP, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022

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The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022

State mulls higher NSF contributions

The Finance Ministry is considering a higher government contribution to the National Savings Fund (NSF) in order to increase retirees' income, says Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022