Thai and Dutch diplomats focused on Thai-EU FTA by year’s end
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Ex-deputy commerce minister Banyin sentenced to eight years in prison
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Ex-deputy commerce minister Banyin sentenced to eight years in prison
13 Sept 10:40Key points summarised by AI
Former Deputy Commerce Minister Banyin Tangpakorn was sentenced to eight years in prison for falsifying documents to illegally transfer 300 million baht in shares.
The shares belonged to property developer Chuwong sae Tang, who died under suspicious circumstances in a 2015 car accident while Banyin was driving.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Today 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.