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Government eager for new World Bank ranking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2017
» An ambitious goal to move Thailand into the top 10 of the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business ranking is achievable under the current government because the administration has a clear agenda to remove investment obstacles, the finance minister says.
SRT makes plans for unused land
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/07/2017
» The loss-making State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to incorporate a wholly owned subsidiary to oversee unused land covering 39,000 rai, in a bid to make reachable its rental income target of 10 billion baht in the next five years after the company is set up.
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.
Gold shops, drugstores targeted for tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/09/2016
» Transforming from owner-operated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to juristic persons will help operators save 40-50% on their income tax bill, says the head of the Revenue Department.
Turning crisis into opportunity
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2016
» The Central region, where vast expanses of green paddy fields normally turn golden brown for harvest in November, has long been known as the nation's breadbasket. Facing the worst drought in a decade, however, the soil is now cracked and baked under the scorching sun.
Bid forms for SEZs set for next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2016
» Companies interested in developing state land into special economic zones (SEZs) in Trat, Mukdahan and Nong Khai provinces can buy the bid documents between April 11 and 19, says the head of the Treasury Department.
Public debt narrows as share of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/11/2015
» Public debt to GDP at the end of fiscal 2015 was marginally lower than the previous year's ratio and the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) forecast due to delays in budget disbursement for some infrastructure projects.
GSB shifts attention to big deposits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2015
» The state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) plans to set up a team to take care of "premier" clients as it strives to become a more customer-centric bank.
Stores to sell tickets at 80 baht per pair
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2015
» State lottery tickets will soon be on sale at convenience and department stores as part of government efforts to address overpricing.
Magic nozzle
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2013
» Most people did not consider the Asian financial crisis an opportunity. But Chaiya Suriyapornpun did after founding Wizard auto care service in 1996, which he says is now among Asean's leading car care service franchises.