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Digging out of debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared dealing with informal debt and the problems it creates a national priority, likening the situation to a form of modern-day slavery.
Disgraced officer 'seized 400 cars'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2021
» The Customs Department yesterday said Pol Col Thitisan Utthanaphon, the police officer accused of torturing and killing a drug suspect in custody, was eligible to be rewarded for seizing almost 400 illegal cars over the course of six years.
Politicians must ditch 'analogue consciences'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/02/2018
» While the government has implemented projects to drive the Thai economy toward the digital era, the conscience of the powers-that-be and the rich remain outdated and trapped in the analogue era.
Probe hunts for illegal lottery resale racket
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2017
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is investigating suspected abuse of lottery distribution quotas after some lottery tickets purchased by vendors were allegedly resold to other sellers.
Prayut takes aim at loan sharks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to crack down on loan sharks, warning that police and military officers face immediate sacking if they are found to be involved with unscrupulous lenders.
Benefit hike for retirees considered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2017
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is considering increasing the living allowance for the elderly by 100 baht per month to improve quality of life after retirement.
Makkasan project at B300bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Treasury Department's development plan for Bangkok's prime Makkasan area is estimated to need at least 200-300 billion baht in investment, making it one of the country's largest projects.
Agency magnifies inspection of steel tax returns
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2016
» The Revenue Department is tightening its scrutiny of tax returns from the steel and building material sectors following allegations of duty refund fraud by SET-listed Samchai Steel Industries Plc.
Casinos could bring B100bn windfall
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2016
» More than 100 billion baht a year in tax revenue is expected to pour into state coffers if casinos are legalised in Thailand, according to a study conducted by the dean of Rangsit University's College of Social Innovation.
Developers face probe over fake invoices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2015
» The Revenue Department and the Royal Thai Police are set to investigate more than 100 property developers and contractors suspected of using forged tax invoices to lower their tax burden.