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Growth outlook revised down to 2.7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for economic growth down to 2.7% this year and 3.2% next year, while domestic and international risk factors need to be monitored, according to director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Srettha eager to be pitchman to woo investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insists he will take on the role of a salesman to attract foreign investors to Thailand.
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.
Department urges firms to home in on ESG
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Excise Department is advising business operators to accelerate adjustments by focusing on manufacturing products in line with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to prevent an embargo on imports, says director general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
VAT reverse charge scheme in the pipeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Revenue Department is planning to launch a value-added tax (VAT) reverse charge scheme in the scrap metal industry to reduce the risk of refund fraud by January 2024, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Somkid likes prospects as external worries ease
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has painted a bright picture of the Thai economy, saying it will start to thrive in 2018 as the government's efforts are bearing fruit and pressures from beyond the country's borders subside.
Car import duty calculation be revised
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2017
» The Customs Department will change the valuation method of imported cars to make it more acceptable to importers, deputy spokesman Kreecha Kledsriphan said on Tuesday.
Exporters urged to adapt to changing consumer market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2016
» Even though Thai exports have successfully maintained their global market share, in the long run, it is crucial for local exporters to adapt and produce goods based on the fast-changing behaviour of consumers, the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) says.
Minister urges companies to invest now
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2016
» Large corporations have kick-started their investment spree while smaller ones are still cautious about pouring money into new investment, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
FPO sticks with 3.3% growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/07/2016
» Despite a deeper cut in its export forecast, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has maintained its economic growth projection of 3.3% this year as ramped-up state investment and the robust tourism industry are expected to offset sagging outbound shipments.