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Survey to assess impact of cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is conducting a survey of 40,000 people in the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme to assess its impact on the economy and society.
Cabinet to consider carbon tax next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is set to propose a carbon tax for cabinet approval on Dec 11.
Cabinet approves 'retirement lotto' bill
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved a draft law establishing a "retirement lotto" aimed at helping people save the money they spend on purchases of tickets, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Tuesday.
Minister sounds alarm on emissions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2024
» Legislation may be needed to enforce carbon reduction if Thailand fails to meet its emission targets, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Investors urged to use more Thai raw materials in production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira wants to persuade businesses to increase their use of domestic raw materials and promote Thai ownership in supply chain companies, in exchange for privileges provided by the Board of Investment (BoI).
Call for auto taxes to match global shift
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2024
» The structure of Thailand's automotive excise taxes must align with global trends, particularly the shift towards the electric vehicle (EV) industry, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Office to sell off shares using mark-to-market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/11/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to gradually sell shares held by the Finance Ministry with a stake of less than 50% over the next 4-5 years, using a mark-to-market pricing method.
Minister pushes strategic currency management
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/10/2024
» As Thailand is an export-led economy, effective currency management strategies are essential to bolster its export activities, says Finance Ministry Pichai Chunhavajira.
Ministry to review welfare card rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to review the eligibility criteria for state welfare cards, taking into account the planned increase in the minimum wage.
Finance Ministry pushes higher inflation target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry has proposed moving the inflation target for next year to 1.5-3.5%, rising from the existing range of 1-3%, to provide the Bank of Thailand more room to lower the policy rate.