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Tax measures to cushion blow of wage increases
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects to introduce measures soon to alleviate the impact on businesses burdened by an increase in the minimum wage.
Customs urged to step up X-ray of imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry has urged the Customs Department to screen all imported goods by utilising X-ray equipment for greater transparency, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
GSB unit to offer service nationwide
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2023
» Mee Tee Mee Ngern, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, plans to offer its land collateral loan service nationwide in June this year, expanding from the 10 major provinces in which it operates at present, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.
New assessed land prices set for Jan 1 unveiling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Treasury Department plans to announce the new assessed land prices for 2023-26 on Jan 1 next year, estimated to be 7-8% higher than prices during the pre-pandemic period, according to director-general Prapas Kong-Ied.
State banks line up loans for businesses in EEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2021
» State-run financial institutions stand ready to provide liquidity to around 175,000 business operators in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to help them deal with the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Planting the seeds for smart farming
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/08/2021
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) wants to develop and nurture smart farmers who use innovation to increase production and farming efficiency.
Treasury takes another swing at golf course bids
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Treasury Department is renewing the invitation process today for interested companies to again bid to renovate and manage Bangpra International Golf Club in Chon Buri province in eastern Thailand.
State vows to roll out third phase of co-payment scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/03/2021
» The government pledges to roll out the third phase of the co-payment subsidy scheme, possibly in the third quarter, but must first tackle the scheme's loopholes that are open to fraud and re-evaluate the scheme's efficacy in stimulating spending and the overall economy.
Shaving shipping risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2021
» The pandemic is a once-in-a-century crisis that will leave scars in the form of persistent economic damage, and some insurance companies see the risks as a ticking time bomb.
Registration process may be reviewed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry is mulling an option to allow other state-owned banks to facilitate the offline registration process for the Rao Chana (We Win) scheme, aiming to reduce the congestion at Krungthai Bank (KTB) branches.