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State tax revenue needs B600bn boost
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» Government tax revenue needs to increase by an additional 600 billion baht, as the current level is lower than that of countries with comparable economies to Thailand, says caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Tariff impact likely in Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2025
» The impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on the Thai economy is likely to become clearer in the third quarter, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Luring foreigners to real estate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is looking at several options to stimulate the country's economy, with a focus on attracting more foreign investors.
Finance Minister Pichai sees B3tn for stimulus funds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2024
» The government has a budget of up to 3 trillion baht available for economic stimulus over the next four years, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
GH Bank unveils new loan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2024
» Government Housing (GH) Bank, in collaboration with the Social Security Office, has launched a low-interest housing loan at a fixed rate of 1.59% for up to five years.
Sugary drinks keep their fizz despite tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2023
» The third stage of the excise tax hike for sugar-sweetened beverages comes into effect on April 1 after a six-month government postponement expires.
Ministry mulls 5 baht diesel tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/05/2022
» The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal from government officials to cut the diesel excise tax by 5 baht per litre when the current tax cut expires on May 20.
Excess revenue to help public
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2022
» If Thailand's revenue in fiscal 2022 exceeds the government target, the Finance Ministry will spend the excess money on easing people's living costs, says the ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
GH Bank to extend aid measures to next year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2021
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) plans to continue to provide assistance measures to its pandemic-hit customers next year under the guidelines of the Bank of Thailand (BoT), said senior executive vice-president Pongsak Kumnuansiri.
New land appraisals likely postponed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2021
» The Treasury Department is expected to ask the land appraisal committee to postpone the adoption of new appraisal prices by another year.