Finance Ministry Reduces 2021 Growth Forecast to 2.3% Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) Director-General Kulaya Tantitemit said the ministry slashed its forecast for the number of foreign tourists to only 2 million this year from 5 million it had predicted three months ago. BANGKOK (NNT) – The Finance Ministry has reduced its 2021 economic growth forecast…
Thailand’s rich not eligible for 3,500 baht government handout Thailand’s Finance Ministry has confirmed that wealthy citizens are not eligible for the government’s monthly cash handout of 3,500 baht. The Rao Chana (“We Win”) scheme consists of 2 monthly payments of 3,500 baht for those struggling with the financial fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic. Those with savings above a…
Thai Air Asia says new Covid outbreak has destroyed business The executive chairman of Asia Aviation, the largest shareholder in Thai Air Asia, says the Covid-19 resurgence has destroyed the low-cost carrier. Tassapon Bijleveld says that even without a national lockdown, bookings have plummeted. “Travel sentiment has plunged lower than last year. This is different…
UPDATE 1-Thai finmin sees economy up 4% next yr, to focus on revival * Economy to grow 4% next year after -6% seen this year * Fiscal policy to focus on supporting growth * Public debt level still manageable * Central bank should take more action on baht rise (Adds detail, baht) BANGKOK, Nov 23…
S&P keeps BBB+ Thai credit rating The Finance Ministry is confident the Thai economy will steadily recover after Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Ratings kept the kingdom’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said S&P not only maintained Thailand’s sovereign credit rating but also rated its economy as having a Stable Outlook.…
Finance Ministry mulls stimulus packages to boost property sector, consumption The new permanent secretary at the Finance Ministry, Krisada Chinavicharana, says officials are considering additional stimulus measures to support Thailand’s property sector and to further boost consumer spending. Krisada says he plans to meet with senior officials to debate more ways to get the economy…