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Prime Bangkok plots on the block
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is preparing to put more than 40 plots of land acquired through asset seizures up for sale, in addition to opening auctions to lease another 10 prime land plots in Bangkok and other provinces.
'Shaky' 6 months ahead
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy will likely experience "turbulence" for six months, during which the government will roll out proactive measures to help cushion any negative impacts, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday.
Community liquor wins state backing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry has vowed to enhance the competitiveness of Thai community liquor on a global scale.
Excise eager to close booze tax loopholes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Excise Department plans to restructure the excise tax on liquor and beer to close loopholes, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Weak economy hampers liquor upgrades
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2023
» The Excise Department says current economic conditions are unfavourable, resulting in only one small, community-based entrepreneur applying for a licence to become a medium-sized liquor producer, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
Exim Bank's tools can help SMEs survive, thrive
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2021
» Although many parties share common views on a better economic outlook for Thailand and the world next year, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might still have no good reason to celebrate, said Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, president of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank).
TMB-TBank chief wants SME support via tax code
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2021
» The government is being urged to rev up tax restructuring efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), says the chief executive of TMB-Thanachart Bank (TMB-TBank).
Village Funds repurposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2020
» The global lockdown has disrupted activities related to exports and tourism, mainstays of the Thai economy comprising over 80% of GDP. This underscores the importance of a local economy-driven growth model.
Stimulus preparations underway for 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2019
» Thailand is planning additional economic stimulus measures if needed amid bleak forecasts for next year, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Salt tax aims to change behaviour
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/10/2019
» Instant noodles, snacks and seasoning powder have been targeted for taxation on salty foods, with the Excise Department likely to apply World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance on dietary sodium intake capped at 2,000 milligrammes per day as a benchmark to determine the levy rates.