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Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
No deal struck on US tariffs
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2025
» Thailand has yet to conclude negotiations with the United States on reciprocal tariffs but has gained “valuable insights” that will guide the development of a revised proposal, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Friday.
Credit guarantee law in the works
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to submit a draft law to establish the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA) for cabinet consideration this month, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Ministries told to expedite investment outlay
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Comptroller-General's Department has set an ambitious disbursement target for investment budgets in fiscal 2025, aiming for 75-80% of the total investment budget.
Revenue Department banking on trio of sectors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2024
» Energy businesses, financial institutions and tourism will remain the main revenue generators for the Revenue Department, capable of contributing significantly to tax revenues this year, says the department's chief.
Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of new local retail spending.
Officials ordered to draw up plans for economic stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has told three tax-related departments to devise stimulus measures to be presented to the economic cabinet within a week and a half.
State contracts worth B250bn signed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2024
» Contracts for new investment projects worth 250 billion baht have already been signed following the enactment of the fiscal 2024 Budget Expenditure Act, according to the Finance Ministry.
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.
Department to scrutinise tax filings
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/02/2023
» The Revenue Department plans to step up its examination of suspicious personal income tax returns, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.