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Extra revenues could help limit fuel price rises
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2022
» Chiang Mai: Any surpluses in the country's revenues could be spent to fund the kingdom's diesel subsidy initiative and keep fuel prices down, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Cigarette prices set to rise on new excise tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2021
» The new excise tax structure for cigarettes is expected to result in a higher retail price for low-priced products of at least 6 baht per pack, says the Excise Department's director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Ministry to cut THAI stake
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/05/2020
» The Finance Ministry will sell 3.17% of its stake in the financially-troubled Thai Airways International (THAI) to the state-run Vayupak 1 Fund, with the aim of stripping the airline of its state enterprise status.
Soft loans, TV reality show boost for street-food vendors
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2019
» The state-owned Government Savings Bank has allocated 5 billion baht for soft loans to 100,000 street-food vendors this year, almost double last year’s amount.
Measures mulled for plastic waste
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/07/2018
» A subcommittee tasked with plastic waste management wants to accelerate its schedule, with the goal of at least halving the use of plastic and foam in five years instead of 20.
Golf courses, zoos, airports in for tax breaks, ministry says
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2018
» Golf courses, zoos and airports are among business operators which could enjoy tax alleviation measures under a proposed land and buildings tax bill planned for next year, the Finance Ministry says.
Perk plan for old refusing aid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2017
» The Finance Ministry plans to seek cabinet approval this week to allow elderly people who forgo their old-age allowance to deduct the amount from taxable income as an incentive to encourage the wealthy to refuse the welfare.
Six-year plan for sugary drink taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2017
» The Excise Department will bring up taxes over six years to help drink manufacturers gradually lower the sugar content of their products to meet the department's threshold or face a significant rise in tax.
Department mulls hiking taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2016
» The Excise Department is studying a plan to impose higher taxes on fuel, alcohol, beer, tobacco and telecommunications services with the aim of doubling revenue to almost 1 trillion baht by 2027.
Department to raise tax deductions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/03/2016
» The Revenue Department will increase corporate income tax deductions for depreciation and entertainment expenses to alleviate business operators' tax burden, according to its chief.