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39% of Q3 investment budget spent
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The disbursement of the government's investment budget in the third quarter of this fiscal year has reached almost 40%, nearly double the set target thanks to the accelerated disbursement measures, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Govt mulls options for 10k handout
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is considering funding options for its digital wallet handout scheme as details of the funding source are expected to be finalised next month.
Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
Two new lotteries to launch this year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/06/2022
» Two new government-run lotteries will be launched this year in a fresh bid to stamp out illegal lotteries and overpriced tickets, Charnkrit Dejvitak, an assistant to the PM’s Office, revealed on Tuesday.
'Digital lottery' to curb illegal sales
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2021
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) plans to provide digital lotteries to curb certain vendors selling government tickets at inflated prices.
Budget bill investment 'needs hike'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2021
» The Budget Bureau has proposed that the government increase the investment funds to be incorporated into the budget bill for the next fiscal year in order to meet the requirements of the current fiscal discipline law.
Handouts to be sent out from today
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry will today start transferring the first 2,000-baht Rao Chana cash handouts under a government relief scheme. Over 300,000 people have registered for the handout offline.
No tax filing delay in works
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2021
» There is currently no plan to extend the deadline for the filing of personal tax income this year, said the Revenue Department.
B5,000 cheats media hungry, official claims
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2020
» Finance permanent secretary Prasong Poontaneat said he was worried that "some" people who are now gathering in front of the Finance Ministry to demand 5,000 baht per month in aid are not really in need and may even be exploiting the media exposure and people's goodwill.
B100bn relief package for virus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2020
» The Finance Ministry has launched a huge relief package including cash giveaways to many more individuals beyond the 14 million people with annual base incomes not exceeding 100,000 baht and who are registered as poor to help cushion fallout from the spread of the new coronavirus.