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
Diesel price remains capped at 32 baht per litre
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Diesel price remains capped at 32 baht per litre
13 Sept 15:14Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Fuel Fund Executive Committee maintains the diesel price at 32 baht per litre until Sunday, despite a cabinet-approved 5-baht excise tax cut.
The tax cut aims to cap the price below 35 baht per litre, not reduce it further, as the Oil Fuel Fund currently faces a 72 billion baht deficit, including 38 billion from diesel subsidies.
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.