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Banking on technology
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2021
» State agencies and state-run banks have been harnessing technology to enhance their performance, ranging from analysing suspicious tax evasion cases to facilitating bank customers conducting a live chat to request a loan.
Customs readies digital platform to aid importers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2021
» The Customs Department is set to launch a digital platform to facilitate importers who are individual entrepreneurs to address import-related obstacles.
Liquidity support for hospitality firms underway
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry has promised to look into devising a measure to beef up liquidity for hard-hit hospitality businesses after meeting a private sector representative.
Finance Ministry tasked with protecting Thai economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/08/2019
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed his ministry to seek measures to cushion the economy against global volatility.
International e-commerce tax unlikely to be applied soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2017
» International e-commerce transactions are unlikely to be taxed anytime soon, at least not until agreements are reached with other countries, according to a Finance Ministry inspector-general.
Somchai says GDP hinging on investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2017
» The Thai economy is expected to expand at a pace close to 4% this year, but whether it will reach its growth potential depends on private and local administration investment demand.
Customs orders tax collectors to declare assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2017
» The Customs Department is requiring senior officials responsible for tax collection to declare their assets to the Finance Ministry in a bid to increase transparency.
Ministry ready to borrow B170bn for rail project
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2017
» The Finance Ministry is ready to borrow 170 billion baht to finance the first phase of the Thai-Chinese railway project, according to its minister.
Cash handout plan for 4 million poor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/05/2017
» The Finance Ministry will set a budget for cash handouts to 4 million people who live below the poverty line of 30,000 baht a year.
Source: Excise mulling retail price base
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2017
» The Excise Department may use retail tag prices at modern trade and convenience stores as the recommended prices for consumer goods, says a Finance Ministry source.