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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.
Laem Chabang Port upgrade okayed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2025
» The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee has approved the Laem Chabang Port Terminal B1 and B2 improvement projects, with a combined investment value of 12.8 billion baht, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the regional port.
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.
Treasury to discuss Mor Chit concession
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2019
» The Treasury Department will negotiate with Bangkok Terminal Co Ltd to seek greater benefits from leasing land for a long-delayed Mor Chit mixed-use development.
Customs House land starts development
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2019
» Land development of Roi Chak Sam, delayed a decade and consisting of turning the 100-year-old Customs House on five rai along the Chao Phraya River into a luxury hotel, is expected to go before the cabinet by February.
Treasury Department's land scheme ready in a few years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/11/2018
» The Treasury Department's land development scheme worth 70 billion baht will be ready for investment within the next 1-2 years, says director-general Amnuay Preemonwong.
FPO holds GDP growth at 4.5% on consumption uptick
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is maintaining its forecast for the country's economic growth at 4.5% as private consumption picks up and investment counters sagging global demand.