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Tax on high salt content dusted off
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/09/2019
» The Excise Department has unveiled an old plan to tax salty foods by setting a ceiling at 2,000 milligrammes per day of sodium as a benchmark to determine the levy rates, a senior official says.
Apisak urges focus on growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2019
» The next government has the responsibility to create policies and manage the economy in such a way that maximises the country's economic growth potential, said Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Tax perk for property buyers on the cards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2019
» The Revenue Department has proposed a tax deduction for property buyers as part of a seven-measure package to prop up economic growth during the transition to a new government.
Stimulus package vowed within weeks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/04/2019
» An economic stimulus package containing seven measures worth a combined 20 billion baht will seek the cabinet's approval in the next two weeks with the aim of preventing the economy from losing momentum and growing below its potential.
Apisak: Data request is for 'fair' society
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/04/2019
» The Revenue Department's demand for the interest income data of all depositors is aimed at closing a loophole used by some small banks in helping their customers shun paying a 15% withholding tax on interest, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Slow 2019 start for private investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2019
» Concerns have been raised about foreign investment incentives amid prevailing domestic political uncertainty, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Somkid says 5G infrastructure a priority
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2019
» Thailand must adopt 5G technology next year to prevent the country from lagging behind Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak warned on Monday after a meeting with state enterprises.
Somkid: Coalition to put off investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is concerned that a fractured coalition will delay the formation of the next government and dampen investor confidence.
Apisak promotes reinvestment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2019
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong has urged state enterprises to shun using profits derived from the domestic market to fund overseas investments and to invest them locally instead.
TMB new issue shares set at B2.17
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/03/2019
» TMB Bank's newly issued shares to be earmarked for existing shareholders are initially set at 2.17 baht each, but the final price will hinge on the outcome of due diligence.