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Second phase of co-payment scheme likely
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The government is studying the feasibility of launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, following an overwhelmingly positive public response on day one of its rollout, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
Agency to monitor growing scam threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has committed to regularly monitor and report on scam-related crimes, which have emerged as a growing social threat.
Stock fraud crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry has proposed stricter laws to prevent stock manipulation that damages the market, whether conducted by domestic or foreign actors.
Bid to revive confidence after EA fraud claim
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» Following the alleged fraud committed by the former chief executive and chief financial executive of SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), the Finance Ministry has vowed to take decisive action to rebuild confidence in the Thai capital market.
GSB upgrades mobile security to deter hackers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is addressing hacking by enhancing mobile banking security to protect accounts.
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.
SET urged to build trust and confidence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2024
» The Finance Ministry is suggesting the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) accelerate efforts to build trust and confidence in a bid to attract investment on the Thai bourse.
Online channel tackles bogus returns
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Revenue Department is requiring all employers to submit payroll tax returns via electronic channels to avoid counterfeit tax return forms, says director-general Vinit Visessuvanapoom.
Capital market leader for escrow transactions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2023
» Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) data reveals for the 15-year period the country has had escrow legislation, escrow service transactions tallied 867 billion baht, mainly attributed to capital market transactions, according to an FPO source who requested anonymity.
VAT reverse charge scheme in the pipeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Revenue Department is planning to launch a value-added tax (VAT) reverse charge scheme in the scrap metal industry to reduce the risk of refund fraud by January 2024, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.