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Thailand holds its breath as election approaches
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» The 2026 general election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's volatile political landscape.
Lottery retirement savings plan risky
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2025
» Lotteries are among the oldest forms of betting. Yet in modern times, various governments have used this popular form of gambling to encourage financial savings among citizens and even retirees.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Revenue office upbeat on fiscal 2023 target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2022
» The Revenue Department expects to meet its target for revenue collection of 2.2 trillion baht in fiscal 2023, according to director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
FPO upbeat on 2021 forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/12/2020
» Despite a new round of outbreaks in Thailand, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is still optimistic about next year's economic outlook thanks to improved exports and a tourism recovery supported by vaccinations.
Key official seeks to revoke VAT break
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2020
» Removing the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for goods of up to 1,500 baht per parcel and imported through the post is crucial to levelling the playing field for local vendors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says the Revenue Department.
GSB: Startups continue bleeding confidence in Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2019
» Startup entrepreneurs' confidence has continued to fall, dipping to 51.85 for the third quarter because of the faltering economy, cautious consumer spending and intensified competition, according to a Government Savings Bank (GSB) survey.
More stimulus on the cards after weak Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2019
» Fresh economic stimulus measures are likely to be unveiled later this year in a last-ditch effort to boost full-year economic growth after the third quarter turned out soft figures.
Year-end stimulus likely after Q3 disappoints
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2019
» Fresh economic stimulus measures are likely to be unveiled later this year in a last-ditch effort to boost full-year economic growth after the third quarter turned out soft figures.
Stimulus preparations underway for 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2019
» Thailand is planning additional economic stimulus measures if needed amid bleak forecasts for next year, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.