The Latest Breaking News from Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

Cabinet approves tax on share sales

The cabinet has approved a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors, ending a four-decade waiver.

Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022

Apec, China reopening could boost growth to 4%

Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 3-4% next year, growth supported by the tourism industry and as an outcome of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, a seminar was told.

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022

BoT frets over global conflicts, campaign pledges

Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said he is concerned about the impact of geopolitical conflicts and the possible risk of what he described as "strange political campaigns" on the economy.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022

Global economy to grow by 3.2% amid downturn

The global economy is growing at 3.2% this year, a substantial drop from 6% last year, with an even gloomier outlook for next year, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith after the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

Arkhom expects selective stimulus

The projected year-end stimulus packages will not be blanket schemes, but rather will focus on targeted groups, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Weak baht aids tourism resurgence and growth: Arkhom

A weaker baht is supporting Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism recovery, which is key to shoring up the nation’s economic performance, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 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

Thailand urges unity on fiscal, tax policy to fight looming stagflation

Thailand has urged the adoption of international cooperation on fiscal policy and tax measures to help safeguard small-sized businesses and low-income people from looming stagflation.

Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2022

Arkhom plays down possibility of a slump

The Thai economic recovery is not expected to be greatly affected if the world goes into recession next year, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Oct 11, 2022

Arkhom urges overhaul of crypto laws

The law governing investments in digital assets should be reviewed to address grey areas, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Oct 7, 2022