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BoT optimistic 4% growth obtainable
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 01/12/2017
» The Bank of Thailand has painted a rosy picture of the country's economy, saying it is quite possible for fourth-quarter growth to exceed the 4.3% registered...
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BTS on the hunt for more hotel chains in Europe
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 13/12/2017
» SET-listed BTS Group Holdings Plc (BTS) is mulling the acquisition of another hotel chain in Europe, worth up to 10 billion baht, to reinforce its global presence,...
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Study: Use LTF tax credit, not deduction
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 23/11/2017
» The Finance Ministry should replace tax deduction on investment in long-term equity funds (LTFs) with a tax credit that aims at reducing inequality and lowering...
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BoT gives nod to inter-bank bill pay
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 18/11/2017
» The Bank of Thailand has permitted banks to launch cross-bank bill payment through the PromptPay service, with lowered fees of up to five baht per transaction...
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FIDF asks more of banks
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/11/2017
» The proposed amendment of the Bank of Thailand Act will require financial institutions to contribute in the event of future bailout. This contribution requirement...
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KBank: Minimum 3.9% GDP growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 24/11/2017
» The country's economic growth is likely to expand by at least 3.9% this year and next, and bad loans have already peaked, says Kasikornbank (KBank) president...
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BoT nears QAB deal with Malaysians
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 29/11/2017
» The Bank of Thailand expects to reach a conclusion with Bank Negara Malaysia on long-awaited Qualified Asean Banking (QAB) criteria soon, paving the way for indigenous...
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Electric trains may seek PPP
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 04/11/2017
» The Purple Line's southern section and the Orange Line are expected to seek Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee approval next year, says the head of the...
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More tax incentives sought to help elderly with employment
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 07/11/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has instructed the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) to consider additional tax incentives as a means to support senior citizens'...
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State banks urged to support more SMEs
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 07/11/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is urging state-owned banks to play a more aggressive role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).