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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
Ministry prepares stimulus measures to counter tariff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out stimulus measures to offset the negative impacts of US tariffs, while also revving up its regulatory guillotine to enhance the country's competitiveness.
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.
Treasury allots B4bn for medical hub
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2020
» The Treasury Department together with the Public Health Ministry has vowed to splurge as much as 4 billion baht to develop and convert Phuket's medical tourism industry into a world-class medical and wellness tourist destination.
Decision soon on PPP duty-free issue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2019
» A legal subcommittee under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee is expected to decide whether the bidding process for the duty-free shop concession falls under the newly amended PPP Act by the end of this month.
TTM says sales revenue outpaces imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2019
» The state-owned Thailand Tobacco Monopoly (TTM) said its sales revenue outpaced that of imported cigarettes again during the first four months of fiscal 2019, crediting the launch of cheaper new brands to win back market share.
Sepo tempers disbursement outlook as target slips away
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2018
» State enterprises' investment budget disbursement rate will hit 89% if 100 billion baht is drawn down in the final two months this year, says Chanvit Nakburee, deputy director of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Savvy excise tax hike going up in smoke
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2018
» I have a strong reason to oppose the recent decision by the Finance Ministry to delay an increase in excise tax on cigarettes for another two years, from next year to October 2021. The delay doesn't spell good news for the state coffers, which is one consideration. Another concern is that it would deal a harsh blow to the state's efforts to discourage young smokers.
Cigarette tax hike likely pushed to 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2018
» The Finance Ministry has informally delayed doubling the excise tax on cigarettes to 40% for another two years to October 2021, claiming the higher levy will be a heavy blow to state-run Thailand Tobacco Monopoly's (TTM) sales revenue, and impede on its plan to buy tobacco from local farmers.
95% spending aim for investment doable: Somkid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says the investment budget disbursement target for state enterprises of 95% this fiscal year is achievable, even though a mere 41% of the annual investment budget had been doled out by the end of June.