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Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Regional projects essential
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2019
» The government plans to push development of large industrial projects in southern and western regions, similar to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Uttama outlines ambitious plans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2019
» Addressing cost of living, easier retail loan accessibility, extending state welfare to pregnant women and firstborns, and improving healthcare services are among the Finance Ministry's priorities, says Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Tax favouritism for Jack Ma disavowed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2018
» The Revenue Department insists that taxation of local online vendors is proceeding in a fair manner and without discrimination after a message went viral on social media that said the government was taxing online sellers but providing a 13-year tax holiday to Alibaba's Jack Ma.
Moody's: EEC a boon to Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2018
» Moody's Investors Service says the government's investment flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is credit-positive for Thailand, says Warotai Kosolpistkul, fiscal policy adviser to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
PDMO budgets up to B50bn for yearly borrowing in EEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/03/2018
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to earmark 30-50 billion baht a year from its annual borrowing to finance the government's 1-trillion-baht infrastructure investment in the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.
Tiny constituency for startup tax holiday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2017
» A meagre 49 startups are entitled to a five-year corporate tax holiday offered to those engaged in the government's 10 targeted industries and ready to conduct business this year, says a senior official at the Finance Ministry.
Job training for unskilled planned
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/11/2017
» The Finance Ministry wants to provide job training for 1 million unskilled workers to supply the industrial sector, which should boost the income of those at the bottom rung of the economic ladder.
More tax incentives mulled to assist startups
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/09/2017
» A draft bill would waive capital gains and corporate income taxes for venture capital and angel investors in a bid to spur interest in local startups.
PPP motorway bids worth B140bn tipped
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2017
» Bids for public-private partnerships (PPP) to operate and maintain two motorways worth 140 billion baht are expected to be completed this year.