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Thailand Futures Exchange to trade carbon credits, digital assets
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notification to expand the range of underlying assets allowed in the derivatives market.
Cabinet approves support for firms hit by new tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the draft National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries Bill to mitigate the impact of the so-called Top-Up Tax.
Exim Bank anticipates 3% export growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) projects exports to grow by 3% both this year and next, marking the first time in six years that export growth has achieved this level.
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.
Call to adopt global pacts on emissions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand needs to quickly adopt and implement international agreements on reducing carbon emissions to prevent adverse effects on the country's exports and investments, warns caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
BAAC unveils scheme for carbon credits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) plans to purchase 510,000 tonnes of carbon credits within five years, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
Exim Bank eyes green loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2023
» Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand plans to expand its green loans to 50% of its total outstanding loan book within four years, in line with global environmental goals, says president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
Apec session to focus on carbon credits, tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2022
» The carbon tax and carbon credit markets will be major topics of discussion at the finance ministers' meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Thailand this year, says Fiscal Policy Office adviser Warotai Kosolpisitkul.
Finance Minister doubts sodium tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2018
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong has raised an eyebrow at the Excise Department's proposed tax on salty foods, saying it is insufficient as written as a lot of effort would be required for the enforcement of a minimal levy amount.