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More local input needed to adjust tax law
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2024
» Local governments must play a greater role in amending the land and building tax law, which has been in effect for five years, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Finding new levers for energy subsidies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/04/2024
» The expiry of the diesel price subsidy programme using the state Oil Fuel Fund on March 31 caused energy authorities to call on the government to change the way it regulates domestic diesel prices.
Exim Bank's tools can help SMEs survive, thrive
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2021
» Although many parties share common views on a better economic outlook for Thailand and the world next year, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might still have no good reason to celebrate, said Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, president of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank).
Low-cost homes blocked by loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/07/2019
» As many as 80% of loan applications for the state's low-cost housing scheme have been rejected, a hurdle that could force some project developers to stall plans amid subdued demand.
State enterprise law means no more skipping work
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2016
» "My job [at an undisclosed state enterprise] is nothing serious," a taxi driver once told his fare, a Business Post reporter. "I punch in for work in the morning, then leave to drive my cab all day making extra money, and at four I rush back to the office to clock out.
Development bank poised to drive businesses once again
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2016
» Almost from ashes, the once-ailing Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) has eventually made an impressive turnaround and looks set to resume its role as a financial institution to drive small- and medium-sized businesses into prosperity.
Public spending needs doing right
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2012
» The battle lines have already been drawn. On one side, we have Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong and the government's economic policy makers, while on the other are opposition politicians and private economists.
Taxing times
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2012
» In any country, taxes are a burden to be suffered, part of the cost paid by citizens and companies in return for public services provided by the state. Minimising that burden has proved to be a lucrative business for lawyers and accountants alike.
E-commerce firms warned to get tax affairs in order
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/04/2012
» Tax authorities are warning e-commerce operators to properly settle their tax obligations or face legal sanctions.
Self-interested MPs kill Korn's assets tax
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2012
» For more than two decades, the tax authorities have sought to shift the focus away from income-related taxes towards asset-based taxes.