The Latest Breaking News from Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

'Time for economic pivot,' says Arkhom

Thailand should focus on reviving the economy ahead of injecting money into Covid-19 relief programmes, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Monday, in a move perceived to signal a scaling down of financial aid for victims of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2022

Ministry delineates plan to fine-tune NSF

The Finance Ministry aims to raise the monthly pension payment for freelancers who are members of the National Savings Fund (NSF) to 10,000 baht to encourage them to become fund members, says minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Apr 24, 2022

Arkhom says focus is fiscal discipline

The government is focusing on maintaining financial and fiscal discipline after undertaking massive borrowing, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2022

Land and building tax discount in effect for 2022

The land and building tax is still offering a payment discount this year according to the law passed to ease the burden on landowners, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Apr 3, 2022

Inflation and Ukraine keep equities subdued

Recap: World stocks slid yesterday on worries about the Russia-Ukraine war and rising inflation that may force central banks into more aggressive interest-rate increases, potentially triggering a recession.

Bangkok Post · Apr 1, 2022

Arkhom asks GH Bank to keep rates stable

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) to maintain its current mortgage interest rates this year as borrowers struggle with living costs.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022

Property sector starting to recover - Arkhom

Thailand's property sector is starting to recover after two years of a slowdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022

Consumption surges, but Ukraine hits confidence

The Thai economy last month recorded growing private domestic consumption, especially for durable items, alongside support from export growth, according to Fiscal Policy Office adviser Wuttipong Jittungsakul.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2022

Arkhom eyes 10% export growth in 2022

Despite soaring oil prices and rising production costs driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith still hopes to see the Thai export sector expand by 10% this year.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2022

SEC seeks to enhance capital market

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been assigned to focus on capital market development in five areas during 2022-2027, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2022