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Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Ekniti sounds call to prepare economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2025
» The finance minister says Thailand faces challenges in three spheres: a new global trade order, technological transformation and severe climate change.
State emphasises logistics projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the high-speed rail, double-track railway, and Land Bridge projects be expedited to position Thailand as the "logistics hub of Asia".
Pichai tells investors hurdles being engaged
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he has convinced investors Thailand is ready to address obstacles to domestic investment.
Department promotes promising stars in lacklustre year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Revenue Department says there are significant challenges this year achieving tax collection targets because of the slowdown in economic activities, although it has identified five sectors that show promise.
Srettha eager to be pitchman to woo investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insists he will take on the role of a salesman to attract foreign investors to Thailand.
Growth hinges on inoculation, foreign arrivals, exports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2021
» Domestic virus inoculation, foreign tourist arrivals and export growth are among the key variables determining the revision of GDP growth outlook this year, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
E-service tax poised to surpass B5bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/02/2021
» The Revenue Department expects tax revenue collection from the upcoming e-service tax to tally more than 5 billion baht per year as the pandemic crisis has stirred traffic on online platforms.
Foreign e-service firms liable for VAT
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2021
» Starting on Sept 1, overseas businesses providing online services in Thailand will be required to register for the 7% value-added tax (VAT) liability if their annual income exceeds 1.8 million baht, according to a Revenue Department official.
FPO slashes growth forecast to 2.8% on low tourism figures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2021
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has slashed Thailand's economic growth forecast to less than 3% this year as projected foreign tourist arrivals are substantially lower given the second wave of the pandemic.