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Call to adopt global pacts on emissions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand needs to quickly adopt and implement international agreements on reducing carbon emissions to prevent adverse effects on the country's exports and investments, warns caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Exploring the effort to axe duty-free stores
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2023
» Thailand is a well-known tropical destination with cheaper prices for accommodation, meals, transport and activities than in most Western countries.
Exim proposing airline aid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/01/2021
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to propose a loan measure to the Finance Ministry early next month, aiming to beef up liquidity for crippled airlines to retain employees.
Savvy excise tax hike going up in smoke
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2018
» I have a strong reason to oppose the recent decision by the Finance Ministry to delay an increase in excise tax on cigarettes for another two years, from next year to October 2021. The delay doesn't spell good news for the state coffers, which is one consideration. Another concern is that it would deal a harsh blow to the state's efforts to discourage young smokers.
Climbing the ladder of Thai banking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2018
» Chatchai Payuhanaveechai once saw his career in the banking industry as a path to follow in his parent's footsteps and become a retail merchant, but he's not only remained a banker for more than three decades -- he also managed to climb to the top post at state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB).
Customs quells concerns over travel declaration
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2018
» The Customs Department has eased concerns about its two new notifications, including the one requiring travellers declare watches, video cameras, cameras and computer notebooks before leaving the country.
Beefing up the role of SME Bank
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2017
» Is the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) undersized relative to Thailand's economic value? It's a simple question that has recently been raised by president Mongkol Leelatham, but one that nobody dared ask even a few years ago.
FPO sticks with 3.3% growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/07/2016
» Despite a deeper cut in its export forecast, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has maintained its economic growth projection of 3.3% this year as ramped-up state investment and the robust tourism industry are expected to offset sagging outbound shipments.
State to pay overdue SSF contribution within a year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2016
» The government should not take more than a year to contribute its unpaid portion to the Social Security Fund (SSF) in order to prevent the debt from snowballing, says Deputy Finance Minister Wisudhi Srisuphan.
Apisak: There's no need to panic
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2016
» China’s economic slowdown poses a serious threat to Thai exports, but government efforts to push public investment and domestic consumption will cushion the country against heightening global economic uncertainty, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.