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Virtual bank licensing criteria set
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Finance Ministry has announced the criteria to apply for a virtual bank licence, with initial registered capital set at 5 billion baht.
Excise Department mulls carbon tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Excise Department is exploring the idea of a carbon tax for the energy and transport sectors to reduce carbon emissions, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
VAT refunds surge after reopening
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2023
» Tourist tax refunds have skyrocketed since Thailand fully reopened in June last year, according to Revenue Department director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
New tax reduction for land and buildings comes into effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/03/2023
» A 15% reduction in the land and building tax has taken effect, says Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Levy on share sales at risk from Fetco opposition
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/03/2023
» The imposition of the financial transaction tax on share sales by individual investors might be delayed because of opposition from the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco), says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Economists urge caution for gloomy 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2022
» Thailand needs to prepare for global economic difficulties as they will intensify next year, according to economists.
Motion to extend property support measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signalled the possible extension of the property support measures to help spur the recovery of the sector.
Land and building tax discount in effect for 2022
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/04/2022
» 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.
Arkhom asks GH Bank to keep rates stable
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2022
» 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.
SEC prepares new rules for market investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is drawing up new rules regarding investments in digital assets, aiming to ensure economic benefits and protect investors, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.