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New fund may finance electric rail lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.
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.
Buyback of Bangkok train lines expected next year
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Thai government’s plan to buy back the concessions of all electric train lines in an effort to make public transport more affordable is likely to be concluded by next year, officials say.
Keen interest in 'Houses for Thais' project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thai people have shown great interest in the "Ban Puea Kon Thai' (Houses for Thais) project, a government-supported housing initiative, with the project's website receiving over 60 million visits in just four days.
More local input needed to adjust tax law
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2024
» Local governments must play a greater role in amending the land and building tax law, which has been in effect for five years, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Property tax rejig to amplify revenue
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2024
» Amendment of the land and building tax law is meant to enhance both the efficiency of collection and levy an appropriate rate, while the criteria will have to be tightened to close tax loopholes, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Fiscal 2024 budget disbursement expedited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry has issued measures to expedite the disbursement of the fiscal 2024 budget, requiring the contract of new investment projects be signed by July, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Call to revamp procurement rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry has ordered the Comptroller General's Department to amend procurement regulations in order to expedite the disbursement of the fiscal 2024 budget which could be delayed by 7-8 months, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Ministry keeps an eye on debentures
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry is closely monitoring problems with corporate debenture repayments, says permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Pork smugglers facing crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2023
» Over the past three years, there has been a 20-fold increase in the number of arrests made for the smuggling of pig products.