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October collection tops government target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2021
» The government's revenue collection in October, the first month of fiscal 2022, has surpassed its target, indicating an economic recovery, says Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Aiming to be the social bank
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2020
» 'Size does not matter" has become a mantra for the Government Savings Bank (GSB), one of Thailand's largest financial institutions by total assets, in its push to become a fully integrated social bank under the helm of Vitai Ratanakorn.
New finance minister ready to seek remedies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2020
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Predee Daochai is set to meet with the ministry's officials this week to discuss the economy and upcoming remedy measures.
Excise revenue tops January target on election hope
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/02/2019
» The Excise Department's revenue collection surpassed the target for the first time this fiscal year in January, reaping a windfall as the upcoming general election boosted consumption demand.
Customs enjoys No.2 ranking in Asean
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2018
» Thai customs had the No.2 clearance efficiency in Asean after Singapore, up from third last year, according to the World Bank's latest Logistics Performance Index (LPI).
Lengthy delay for new property tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2018
» The land and buildings tax set for Jan 1, 2019 is likely to be enforced behind schedule because of the time-consuming approval process, says an informed source at the Finance Ministry.
ICOs get 30 extra days to inform SEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2018
» A draft version of a royal decree regulating transactions related to digital assets will grant issuers of initial coin offerings (ICOs) 90 days to inform the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their plans before the law takes effect.
Revenue collection tops target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2018
» The government's revenue collection surpassed the target by 4% for the four months to January, largely driven by a higher than expected contributions from state enterprises and other state agencies.
Tackling poverty tops ministry agenda
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/11/2017
» Addressing poverty's root causes will remain high on the agenda of the Finance Ministry, which is seeking to balance the budget within five to 10 years, as Thailand's economic recovery gains speed, says a high-ranking official.
NFC chairman calls for farming reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2016
» Prapat Panyachatraksa, chairman of the National Farmers Council, is urging the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to reform the agriculture sector and move towards integrated farming to help alleviate poverty among farmers.