Economics hotshot named new central bank governor

Economics hotshot named new central bank governor

Economics hotshot named new central bank governor A Government House source said the Cabinet on Wednesday (July 29) approved prime minister’s adviser Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput as the new Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor. The term of the current central bank governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, ends on September 30. Sethaput was nominated by a selection committee and handed over…

Thai farmers income on the rise

Thai farmers income on the rise

Thai farmers income on the rise According to latest Agriculture Ministry’s survey, Thai farmers earned more income this year, as the output of rice, para rubber, fruit and corn has substantially increased. Bangkok, 20 June 2019 (NNT) – Last year, Thai farmers earned more income and enjoyed better quality produce, thanks to the government’s marketing…

Delayed Government nomination to weigh on economy in 2nd half

Delayed Government nomination to weigh on economy in 2nd half

Delayed Government nomination to weigh on economy in 2nd half the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) forecasts that delaying in the government establishment will affect the expenditure budget for the year 2020. Bangkok, 6 June 2019 (NNT) – As for the economic situation, the meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and…

Bangkok Aerial Photograph and Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

Property slowdown looms over Thai market

Property slowdown looms over Thai market The Thai cabinet has approved last week cutting both housing transfer and mortgage fees to 0.01% for 12 months Some developing economies from Thailand to Dubai and Brazil are facing double-digit real estate sales declines on the back of weakening domestic growth, says Bloomberg. Bangkok Aerial Photograph and Chao Phraya…