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B99bn allotted for transport in 2017
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2016
» The government is set to spend 98.8 billion baht next year to develop logistics networks, including three motorways and 10 electric train projects.
Tobacco law loophole under review
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2016
» The Excise Department may ask the government to allow the legal import of electronic cigarettes and baraku, which would be taxed like cigarettes, says director-general Somchai Poolsavasdi.
Government to mint cremation coins
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2016
» The Treasury Department plans to mint commemorative coins to mark the cremation ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Getting tough on false invoices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/09/2016
» The Revenue Department will step up its crackdown on false tax invoices while encouraging more individuals and operators to pay tax correctly.
VAT fraud gang arrested
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/09/2016
» The Revenue Department has led the arrest of a gang producing fake sales invoices used to claim a refund of value added tax (VAT), Director-general Prasong Poontaneat said on Monday.
Makkasan land handover hits obstacle
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/09/2016
» The planned handover of the 497-rai Makkasan area by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to the Finance Ministry to clear huge debts has been suspended until legal concerns are settled.
Mandatory provident fund considered by cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2016
» A long-awaited mandatory provident fund scheme will be on the cabinet's agenda tomorrow as part of efforts to provide a retirement safety net as the country's demographic trend keeps edging older.
Time limit on the cards for abandoned import vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2016
» The Customs Department has been instructed to set a time limit on parking imported cars in tax-free zones after which the vehicles will be seized, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Civil servants to retire at 65
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2016
» The government is set to raise the retirement age for state officials to 65 from 60 to alleviate state outlays for pensions as the country is transforming into a grey society.
Tax break, handout lead stimulus plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2016
» Stimulus measures to spur domestic spending during Songkran will include a tax deduction of up to 15,000 baht for dining and travel expenses and a 1,000-baht cash handout to low- and middle-ranking state officials and low-income earners.