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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
Prime Bangkok plots on the block
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is preparing to put more than 40 plots of land acquired through asset seizures up for sale, in addition to opening auctions to lease another 10 prime land plots in Bangkok and other provinces.
Agency preps plan for the silver economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2025
» The government planning unit is crafting a comprehensive strategy for the "silver economy", a market valued at 2.45 trillion baht and projected to grow significantly as the nation transitions to an aged society.
New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.
NESDC chief calls for major reforms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand must take economic restructuring efforts more seriously for the country to move forward, says Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), who has overseen the country's economic and social policy for five years.
Next phase of digital wallet scheme set to commence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is poised to transfer 10,000 baht per person to eligible seniors under the digital wallet project, estimated to number 3.5-4 million people, in the next phase starting Jan 27.
Ministry embracing data-driven approach to policymaking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants to upgrade its fiscal policymaking by adopting a data-driven approach.
Agency upbeat on use of blockchain tech
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Comptroller-General's Department (CGD) believes the use of the blockchain technology in government auctions will increase transparency and create fairness for all bidders, says comptroller-general Kulaya Tantitemit.
THAI's state status is 'up to creditors'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/04/2021
» Whether the state enterprise status of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) will be returned depends on creditors, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday.
Finance Ministry does not intend to divest from OR
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2021
» The Finance Ministry does not have any plans to divest from PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), citing the impressive capital gains in the newly SET-listed firm, says Pantip Sripimol, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).