The Latest Breaking News from Finance Ministry

Ministry upbeat on baht rebound

The Finance Ministry expects the baht's value to rebound in the second half this year, in line with the anticipated narrowing of the current account deficit, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2022

Finance Ministry asks banks to explore fintech partnership, co-lending opportunities

The sources said banks were asked to expedite non-performing assets (NPAs) resolution and focus on the recovery of bad loans

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022

Land windfall tax law to be resurrected

The Finance Ministry plans to dust off the land windfall tax law as part of the country's reform of its tax system, says Krisada Chinavicharana, the permanent finance secretary.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2022

FPO expects rising government revenue

The Finance Ministry's projection of higher government revenue in fiscal 2023 is in line with the economic recovery, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 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

Palestinian Authority to Pay ‘Partial Wages’ to Most Employees

The Palestinian Authority announced on Tuesday it would pay partial salaries to most of its employees after Israel transferred some revenues it collects on the Palestinians’ behalf, officials said. A week into June, the Palestinian Finance Ministry said employees will receive 80% of their salaries on Tuesday. It has been…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 8, 2022

China to Sell $3.46 Billion of Treasury Bonds in Hong Kong

Borrowings will top last year’s total and mark the 14th straight year for the Finance Ministry to raise funds in Hong Kong

Caixin Global · Jun 7, 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

Cabinet okays extension of hotel subsidy scheme

The cabinet has acknowledged the extension of the fourth phase of the "We Travel Together" hotel subsidy scheme to assist the tourism sector.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 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