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Customs mulls higher import duty rate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising the import duty rate on goods with a low value and applying a single, uniform rate to promote fairer competition between domestically produced goods and imported products.
Cabinet approves new top-up tax rules
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Revenue Department.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unpacking the debt-to-GDP ratio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party-led government has pursued aggressive fiscal policies, building on the work of the previous administration led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, which navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During Gen Prayut's tenure, two special emergency loan decrees were enacted, resulting in total borrowing of 1.5 trillion baht and prompting an increase in the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70% of GDP.
Agency undaunted by Thailand's public debt level
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2024
» The government's level of public debt is not yet a concern compared with countries that have a similar credit rating to Thailand, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Bad cheque info may be collected
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants criminal offences related to the dishonest use of cheques to be added to the National Credit Bureau's (NCB) blacklist following the amendment of the Offences Arising from the Use of Cheques Act of 1991, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Interest burden hovers over digital wallet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/05/2024
» The ratio of interest burden to estimated government revenue is projected to increase to 11% next year from 8% in 2024, should the government proceed with its flagship digital wallet handout.
Advisor insists public debt still at reasonable level
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2024
» Despite an increase in public debt during the pandemic, the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) insists the level remains manageable.
Thailand eyes international bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2023
» The Finance Ministry is considering issuing bonds in international markets to establish a benchmark for the nation and to attract foreign investors, marking a significant departure from three decades of policy.
Thailand eyes international bonds
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Finance Ministry is considering issuing bonds in international markets to establish a benchmark for the nation and to attract foreign investors, marking a significant departure from three decades of policy.