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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.
State tax revenue needs B600bn boost
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» Government tax revenue needs to increase by an additional 600 billion baht, as the current level is lower than that of countries with comparable economies to Thailand, says caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Expert urges cutting reliance on US buyers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» The Thai government has been advised to reduce its dependence on the US market, which is expected to shrink under US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
GSB head urges prolonged rate cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank (GSB) and a candidate for Bank of Thailand governor, has suggested the policy interest rate should be greatly lowered for a sustained period to revive the stagnant economy.
Minister sounds alarm on emissions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2024
» Legislation may be needed to enforce carbon reduction if Thailand fails to meet its emission targets, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Public debt plan given nod
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the public debt management plan for fiscal 2023, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Vongsayam to be awarded water pipeline concession
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/09/2022
» The Treasury Department plans to award a contract to Vongsayam Korsang Co, the winning bidder of its concession to manage and operate the main water transmission pipeline system in eastern Thailand.
GSB ready to assist THAI, Oil Fuel Fund
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) stands ready to extend loans to Thai Airways International (THAI) and the Oil Fuel Fund to boost their liquidity if the government adopts a policy for it to do so, said GSB chairman Prapas Kong-Ied.
Vongsayam bid given green light
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2022
» The Treasury Department yesterday decided to name Vongsayam Korsang Co the winning bidder of its concession to manage and operate the main water transmission pipeline system in the East of the country, quoting a bid of 25.6 billion baht, said Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
Customs launches digital tax coupon for traders
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/08/2021
» The Customs Department's online payment system has been completed and the digital tax compensation system is slated to begin on Sept 21, says director-general Patchara Anuntasilpa.