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Agencies refine probe of Thaksin's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to further investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's assets to recover the 17.6-billion-baht tax debt arising from share sales of Shin Corp, a telecom firm he founded, to Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte.
BAAC plans B10bn debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is preparing a debt haircut for 10 billion baht worth of chronic debt and money owed by borrowers over 70.
Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2024
» Thailand needs to ramp up collaboration with China to become a gateway for Chinese exports via the proposed land bridge project, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Ministry sets targets for tax reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2023
» The Finance Ministry has set four targets for tax reform, aiming to boost revenue to cover expenses and deal with future economic uncertainties, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
State backs makers of devices for elderly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2022
» The Finance Ministry is seeking ways to reduce the production cost for local manufacturers of medical equipment and devices for the elderly, says Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
New criteria for welfare eligibility
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2021
» The Ministry of Finance is proposing new criteria for state welfare eligibility based on the total earnings of family members, which should not exceed 200,000 baht per year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
Tax restructure puts emphasis on four goals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/05/2021
» The draft plan of the tax restructure for 2022-2026 will focus on four goals, according to a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Deduction incentives to be reviewed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2020
» The Finance Ministry wants to reform the tax structure by revising the large number of deduction incentives, arriving at a more appropriate level.
Savings bonds appeal to a new crowd
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2020
» Investing in savings bonds is a conventionally safe investment option as the principal amount does not disappear and a consistent return is maintained.
Family income joins new welfare criteria
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2019
» Recipients of state welfare benefits in the new round of registration early next year must include the incomes of their family members, and the average annual income for the family cannot exceed 100,000 baht per person.