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PM vows to get ‘Ferrari’ economy humming
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has likened Thailand’s economy to a 12-cylinder Ferrari with only six or seven cylinders working. But the government is firing on all cylinders to get the engine running at full throttle, he says.
Key suspect in Stark fraud arrested in Dubai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» Chanin Yensudchai, one of the key suspects in Stark Corporation embezzlement scandal, has been arrested in Dubai and will be deported on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the case.
Price dispute could derail ‘old rice’ auction
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is likely to drop the unofficial winning bidder in an auction for 15,000 tonnes of old rice and negotiate with others due to a pricing disagreement, according to a source at the Ministry of Commerce.
Creating an intelligent design
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/06/2024
» Bangkok design firm DWP claims to have revolutionised the Thai architectural industry by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its design processes, enhancing efficiency, and positioning itself at the forefront of Thailand's design landscape.
CRC makes inaugural Fortune SE Asia 500 list
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» Central Retail Corp Plc (CRC) has made the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, which ranks the region's 500 largest companies by revenue.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
Agricultural products help shipments grow 7.2% in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» Thailand's exports in May grew by 7.2% year-on-year, the highest level in 14 months, driven by agricultural products.
Power generation investment to reach B1tn within 6 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/06/2024
» Investment in the development of new electricity generation facilities, aimed at promoting renewable energy, is expected to reach 1 trillion baht over the next six years under the novel power development plan (PDP), says energy permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
Cheap imports levied VAT from July
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/06/2024
» The Royal Gazette has announced the Finance Ministry will begin collecting value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods, including those priced below 1,500 baht, effective from July 5.
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
Published on 21/06/2024
» A regulation allowing the Revenue Department to collect 7% value-added tax on imported products costing less than 1,500 baht has been published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect on July 5.