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PM to discuss inter-agency data bureau system
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will attend a Finance Ministry subcommittee meeting Friday under the "Connect the Dots" initiative, aimed at establishing a data bureau system to tackle money laundering and illicit financial flows linked to grey capital.
Council of State spikes lottery partial-refund hopes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
Paetongtarn requests study of Trump's policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered preparations to address the impact of Donald Trump's trade policies during his second term as United States president.
Cabinet to study casino findings soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The findings of a study on an integrated entertainment complex and casino development plan are expected to be sent to the cabinet for consideration over the next two weeks, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Government banks unveil higher loan interest levels
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2023
» State-run banks have begun to raise loan interest rates for the first time in years, in line with the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hike on Wednesday.
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.
Hunt for new tax streams underway
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/09/2019
» Prasong Poontaneat, the finance permanent secretary, has delegated the Revenue Department to seek other tax sources to offset forgone revenue in the event that the Palang Pracharath Party's populist manifesto to cut personal income tax comes into force.