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Thai growth slashed based on weak exports

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its forecast for Thai economic growth this year to 3.6% from 3.8%, mostly based on expectations of an export contraction.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023

Austrian far-right MPs walk out during Zelensky speech

MPs of the Freedom Party said the speech violated Austria’s neutrality

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Far-right lawmakers walk out of Zelenskiy speech to Austrian parliament

Lawmakers from the pro-Russia, far-right Freedom Party walked out of the lower house of Austria's parliament on Thursday during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, protesting that it violated Austria's neutrality.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Adani now plans to enter water segment; FPO opens January 27

MUMBAI: Adani Enterprises, which is launching India Inc's second-largest follow-on public offer worth Rs 20,000 crore next week, on Thursday said it is planning to enter the water segment as this is a key element of its core business of infrastructure.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023

FPO describes country's economy as being 'in good shape'

The Thai economy has stabilised, with inflationary pressures subsiding and public debt still below 70% of the country's GDP, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

State revenue exceeds goal by B130bn

The government's net revenue in fiscal 2022 hit 2.53 trillion baht, exceeding its target by 130 billion baht, or 5.4%, said Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Office nudges down growth forecast this year

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its 2022 Thai economic growth forecast to 3.4% from the 3.5% projection it made in July.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

Ministry eyes steps to spur spending

The Finance Ministry is considering new measures to encourage spending in a bid to maintain the Thai economic recovery, according to Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).

Bangkok Post · Oct 17, 2022

Austrian president seeks re-election by first-round knock-out

Candidates in Austria's presidential election began wrapping up their campaigns on Friday ahead of Sunday's vote in which the incumbent and clear favourite, Alexander Van der Bellen, hopes he can secure a majority to avoid a run-off.

Reuters · Oct 7, 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