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Thai cabinet endorses visa revamp
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
Anutin's 'four risks' headline capital bid
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/01/2026
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) leader and prime ministerial candidate Anutin Charnvirakul launched the party's Bangkok campaign on Thursday, urging voters to hand BJT a majority mandate and outlining what he called a comprehensive "four‑risk" policy framework to safeguard livelihoods and national stability.
PM unveils B3.78tn budget
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul on Monday unveiled the 3.788‑trillion‑baht 2027 budget, saying the plan must tackle economic, social, environmental and security challenges while easing long‑term fiscal burdens. The framework, endorsed last week, set expenditures at 3.78 trillion baht, a deficit of 788 billion and estimated revenue of 3 trillion.
Anutin urges Xi to buy Thai rice
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reminded Chinese President Xi Jinping to proceed with a 500,000-tonne rice export deal during their bilateral meeting at the 32nd Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Friday.
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2025
» The government has expanded its double tax deduction programme for corporate expenses on training, seminars and domestic travel, extending eligibility to selected districts in major tourist provinces to help stimulate local economies and promote regional tourism.
PM Anutin outlines key policies in parliament
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/09/2025
» Renewing tourists' confidence, a peaceful end to the conflict with Cambodia, resolving the trade war and boosting people's incomes are the key policies new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced in parliament on Monday.
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
'Real' digital wallets to debut in Q2
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday reaffirmed that the digital wallet scheme would continue according to the party's election manifesto promise.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.