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How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
Economy, politics shape year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/09/2022
» The government will continue to use tax measures to subsidise high energy prices throughout the year to ease people's rising living costs, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
TCG lends a helping hand to small business
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2022
» Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG), a state-owned specialised financial institution, is capitalising on digital technology and new strategies to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access loans from financial institutions.
Village Funds repurposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2020
» The global lockdown has disrupted activities related to exports and tourism, mainstays of the Thai economy comprising over 80% of GDP. This underscores the importance of a local economy-driven growth model.
His Majesty was our bulwark in times fair or grim
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/11/2016
» Seventy years ago, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej started his long journey of working tirelessly for his people. Throughout the country, he travelled to remote and rough areas to meet and hear first-hand accounts of the plight of locals. He waded through numerous jungles and tramped down dusty and muddy roads even though he could have just spent a comfortable life in the palace.
State turns pitchman in FDI search
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2016
» The government will take the role of a global salesman in search of investors for Thailand instead of waiting idly, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Apisak: There's no need to panic
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2016
» China’s economic slowdown poses a serious threat to Thai exports, but government efforts to push public investment and domestic consumption will cushion the country against heightening global economic uncertainty, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Apisak: Scrap tax for foreign researchers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2015
» The Finance Ministry will propose that the cabinet waive personal income tax for scientists and researchers in order to attract foreign manpower to Thailand to help advance its technology base.
State urged to use capital market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/07/2013
» The World Bank suggests the government mobilise funds from the capital market to finance its 2-trillion-baht infrastructure investment to lower risks to the fiscal budget.
TCG wants to help SMEs invest abroad
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2012
» The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) wants to offer financial support services to small businesses expanding overseas.