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Cabinet focuses on illicit tour operators
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» The cabinet has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to accelerate efforts to tackle the use of nominees in tourism businesses, including so-called "zero-dollar tours", as they affect the country's tourism industry.
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.
NESDC chief calls for major reforms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand must take economic restructuring efforts more seriously for the country to move forward, says Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), who has overseen the country's economic and social policy for five years.
Tax rejig favours EVs with more local parts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing to adjust the excise tax structure for automobiles, linking it to the use of local content.
Ministry vows more stimulus on the way
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat says other stimulus measures will be introduced this year in addition to the digital wallet handout.
Treasury takes another swing at golf course bids
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Treasury Department is renewing the invitation process today for interested companies to again bid to renovate and manage Bangpra International Golf Club in Chon Buri province in eastern Thailand.
Central bank feeling the heat from Fed's rate cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2020
» The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut will put pressure on the Bank of Thailand to follow in the US central bank's footsteps, according to a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Uttama prioritises e-payment growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2020
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana is focused on expanding the national e-payment system, lifting the competitive edge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening the grassroots economy in 2020.
S&P upgrades sovereign rating outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2019
» S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its outlook on Thailand's sovereign credit rating to positive from stable, but it cautions that a return to political stability will not be enough to spur an economy beset by external challenges.
Aid package for property under way
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/10/2019
» An aid package for the property sector that includes a temporary cut of mortgage and transfer fees to a single rate of 0.01% for homes priced at up to 3 million baht will seek cabinet approval this month.