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Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.
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.
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Customs Department has partnered with online sales platforms to crack down on sales of non-certified products.
Import duty planned on Jan 1 for low-cost goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Customs Department is preparing to impose import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht (the de minimis value) starting Jan 1 next year to create fair competition for domestic businesses.
Government studies ways to cut power bills
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2025
» The government is looking into electricity costs to find a way to lower prices as proposed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
PM promotes Thailand as financial hub
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a keynote address at the Finance Ministry's "Ignite Finance" Initiative on Friday, part of his "Ignite Thailand" vision to position the country as a global financial hub.
Thai growth downgraded by Citibank
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/08/2022
» Citibank has downgraded its 2022 forecast for Thai economic growth to 3.5%, from 3.6%, with next year's GDP predicted to expand by 4.5%, a fall from 4.8%.
Ministry upbeat on baht rebound
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2022
» The Finance Ministry expects the baht's value to rebound in the second half this year, in line with the anticipated narrowing of the current account deficit, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Growth outlook needs rejig
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2022
» The Finance Ministry plans to revise its 2022 forecast for Thai economic growth next month, focusing on the impact of rising inflation and spiking energy prices, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Balancing act in bid to raise revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2022
» The government is inching towards imposing taxes on some products and ending tax waivers to ensure fiscal stability and expand the tax base.