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Election puts new rules in limbo
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» In 2026, several taxes are in the Finance Ministry's pipeline that will affect salaried employees, the public and businesses.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
Thailand touts 0.8% growth boost from casino complex
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2025
» The government says an entertainment complex featuring a casino will still be an economic growth engine with the Finance Ministry projecting it will drive a 0.8% increase in GDP.
Thai finance minister raises hackles over taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira may be the first finance minister under an elected government with a civilian prime minister to propose a hike to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which has remained at 7% since 1992.
Monthly stipend scheme near 100%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2020
» The scheme offering a monthly stipend of 5,000 baht is 99% complete, leaving only 240,000 appeal applicants under the review process, says a senior official at the Finance Ministry.
Rich elderly pressed to forgo allowance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2019
» The Finance Ministry aims for 10,000 wealthy elderly to forgo their old-age living allowance this year and let the proceeds be redirected to the needy to provide a better living standard.
Fresh appeal to elderly generosity
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/02/2019
» The Finance Ministry is still hoping that tens of thousands of wealthy elderly will forgo their old-age living allowances so the proceeds can be redirected to the needy after the ministry joined banks to facilitate donation of the allowances.
Ministry seeks help from 1m rich elderly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2019
» The Finance Ministry wants 1 million wealthy elderly people to forgo their old-age living allowances so that the minimum monthly allowance for the needy can be raised to 800 baht from 600 baht.
Off-budget lending under new limits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2018
» The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which puts more restrictions on government off-budget loan-seeking legislation, should help the fiscal budget be spent more thoughtfully, says a senor official at the Finance Ministry.