The Latest Breaking News from Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

Motion to extend property support measures

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signalled the possible extension of the property support measures to help spur the recovery of the sector.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2022

State backs makers of devices for elderly

The Finance Ministry is seeking ways to reduce the production cost for local manufacturers of medical equipment and devices for the elderly, says Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2022

Weak baht 'driven by external factors'

Thailand's weakening baht is being driven down by external factors and the central bank is closely monitoring the situation, Finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said, with the currency trading at its weakest level in more than five years against the dollar.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2022

Finance Ministry promises share sales tax soon

The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet the implementation of a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors soon, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Japan agrees B13bn loan

The Royal Gazette has published the Finance Ministry's announcement involving a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (13.2 billion baht) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to bolster the nation's Covid-19 emergency response.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

Exim Bank allots B5bn for SME loans

Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has set aside 5 billion baht for soft loans to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) export their products, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Fiscal, monetary policy must align to ensure full recovery: Arkhom

Thailand's fiscal and monetary policies must continue to align to ensure the economy will recover fully, the finance minister said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Govt to meet revenue collection target this year and next: Arkhom

The government is expected to meet its revenue collection targets for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years, helped by increased exports and a recovery in tourism, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2022

Ministry to mull delay of land and building tax collection

The Finance Ministry is considering the private sector's proposal to delay and reduce collection of the land and building tax because businesses are struggling with the double whammy of the impact of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, says minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022

Finance Ministry delays stock transaction tax

The Finance Ministry will postpone enacting a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors this year until economic conditions are more favourable, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022