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New Thai coins mark royal milestone
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Treasury Department will release a special series of Samamongkol commemorative coins to mark the occasion of His Majesty King Rama X reaching the age of 26,469 days -- the exact lifespan of King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty. Coin sales will commence on Monday.
Treasury targets massive increase in revenue growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Treasury Department is aiming for a leap in its revenue growth, targeting a 20% increase in 2026, compared to the current average annual revenue growth rate of 3%.
Search begins for new Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 17/04/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has appointed a selection committee to choose a new Bank of Thailand governor to succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five year term will end on Sept 30.
Prominent financier rules out run for Bank of Thailand governor
Published on 13/03/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has dismissed speculation about his candidacy to become the next governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Treasury Department plots land bank strategy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Treasury Department plans to transform itself, starting with its land bank of 12.5 million rai, by developing and promoting soft power in line with government policy, while also generating commercial revenue.
Move to scrap tax on specially modified vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2024
» The Excise Department is preparing to issue a ministerial regulation to waive taxes on cars designed for the elderly or people with disabilities, down from the current rate of 25-40%.
Department mulls carbon tax collection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/10/2024
» The Excise Department plans to initially implement a carbon tax rate on refined oil equivalent to Singapore's, according to the chief of the Excise Department.
EV firms told to make car parts in Thailand by 2026
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2024
» Car manufacturers supported by the government's electric vehicle (EV) promotion measures must invest in producing key EV components domestically by 2026, according to the chief of the Excise Department.
Community liquor wins state backing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry has vowed to enhance the competitiveness of Thai community liquor on a global scale.
Ministry confident of revenue collection target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects government revenue collection for this fiscal year will meet its target, although the tally for the first nine months has fallen short.