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North flood damage bill put at B3bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/09/2024
» The government has estimated the total damage from the floods in the North to be about 3 billion baht.
Narumon pick spurs dismay
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/06/2020
» Eyebrows were raised when government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat's name came up to head the economic team of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), which picked a new leader and executive board at the weekend.
Court to rule whether to accept THAI rehab petition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2020
» The Central Bankruptcy Court will announce today whether to accept for examination Thai Airways International's (THAI) rehabilitation petition.
Govt proposes new taxes on salty, processed food
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» A new tax on salty foods will target frozen products, canned foods and instant noodles, the Excise Department says. However, seasonings such as fish sauce, soy sauce and salt will be exempted.
BoT steps onto rate-hike bandwagon
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Bank of Thailand joined a global trend on Wednesday by raising the policy interest rate for the first time since 2011, by 25 basis points, aiming to stabilise the economy and build up policy space amid growing uncertainty.
Government readies handout of free SIM cards
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2018
» The Finance Ministry plans to seek the cabinet's approval to supply registered low-income earners, currently receiving a range of state welfare benefits, with a mobile phone SIM card offering a free internet connection.
VAT refund 'politically motivated'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2018
» The Election Commission (EC) has insisted it needs to examine the law to see if the government's proposed value-added tax (VAT) refund for next year's Chinese New Year shopping gives a pro-government party undue political advantage ahead of the next election.
High-wire act for the economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2018
» Although hopes remain high that the much-touted 2019 general election will be a catalyst jump-starting confidence among consumers and investors, the dream is marred by the reality that several economic tailwinds are keeping full-scale celebrations at bay.
User-charges for UC get new push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2018
» A proposal that people earning more than 100,000 baht annually be subject to co-payments of 10-20% for health services covered by the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme has come under fire as agencies distance themselves from the idea.
NLA passes 2019 fiscal budget bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/08/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) endorsed the 3.3-trillion-baht budget on Thursday that will finance fiscal year 2019 beginning on Oct 1.