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First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
EV tax changes to be presented to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to submit support measures for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the cabinet by April.
Agency to rejig PHEV excise tax conditions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry is poised to propose adjustments to the excise tax conditions for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to support manufacturers.
Jockeying for pole position
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2025
» The development of Thailand's automotive industry, which is a major contributor to the economy, is at a crossroads.
Cabinet okays 'easy e-receipts' scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2024
» The cabinet yesterday approved the "easy e-receipts" scheme where eligible purchases can be deducted against personal income tax, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2024
» Once the government allocates substantial funds for its flagship digital wallet handout, spending on other projects will be reduced, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
GSB issues green loans worth B27bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) has issued green loans worth 27 billion baht, ranging from personal loans to business loans, says senior executive vice-president Noppawan Ratanawekin.
7m in first round of debt suspension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2023
» The number of farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eligible for the initial phase of the debt moratorium will not exceed 7 million, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
FPO requests debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling on state financial institutions and commercial banks to implement debt restructuring measures to reduce the debt repayment burden rather than extending the repayment period, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.