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GSB issues green loans worth B27bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) has issued green loans worth 27 billion baht, ranging from personal loans to business loans, says senior executive vice-president Noppawan Ratanawekin.
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.
Motion to extend property support measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signalled the possible extension of the property support measures to help spur the recovery of the sector.
State backs makers of devices for elderly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2022
» The Finance Ministry is seeking ways to reduce the production cost for local manufacturers of medical equipment and devices for the elderly, says Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Exim reports insurance claims spike
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2020
» Export-Import Bank of Thailand says insurance claims soared 226% and foreign buyers' delayed payment amount surged 195% in the first five months of 2020, signalling rising default risk in international trade.
Applications for VAT refund agents to open
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/09/2019
» The Revenue Department is set to open applications for permanent downtown value-added tax (VAT) refund agents after satisfactory outcomes during a trial run, with higher sales from VAT-free shops to tourists.
Luxury cars on auction road
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2019
» The Customs Department plans to continue with auctioning 4,000 seized luxury cars next year after the process was halted following the Land Transport Department's refusal to register the vehicles.
VAT refund lures few buyers at outset
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2019
» The value-added tax (VAT) refund for Chinese New Year shopping has received a lukewarm response, with a mere 7,000 people registering for the perk.
Channel for VAT refund added
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2019
» The Finance Ministry has extended a payment channel that is eligible for the government's value-added tax (VAT) refund scheme for shopping during Chinese New Year, adding QR code payment to debit cards as originally planned.
Excise wants levy on salty, fatty ingredients
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/11/2018
» The Excise Department plans to tax ingredients that are sources of salt as part of efforts to impose levies against products that are harmful to health, its chief says.