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Thailand Futures Exchange to trade carbon credits, digital assets
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notification to expand the range of underlying assets allowed in the derivatives market.
Delay urged for online gold trade tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) and the Council of State have indicated that a decision on imposing a specific business tax on gold trading via online platforms must await the formation of a new government.
Thailand’s first three virtual banks approved
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has approved three successful applicants to establish the first virtual banks in the country, the Bank of Thailand announced on Thursday.
Finance Minister says low inflation, strong baht hinder growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/12/2024
» Inflation remains too low and the baht is excessively strong, which is not conducive to economic expansion, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Bid to close profit shifting loophole
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2024
» The Revenue Department is drafting legislation to collect taxes from multinational enterprises (MNEs) to prevent profit shifting to subsidiaries in countries with lower tax bases.
State lottery changing to digital
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2024
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO), a state-owned enterprise under the Finance Ministry, plans to gradually shift general lottery stalls to digital lottery stalls starting next month, says permanent finance secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Govt will continue to subsidise energy prices, says finance minister
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2022
» The government will continue to use tax measures to subsidise high energy prices throughout this year, with the aim of easing the high cost of living, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.
'Digital lottery' to curb illegal sales
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2021
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) plans to provide digital lotteries to curb certain vendors selling government tickets at inflated prices.
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).
Online lottery project up for hearing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2020
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is preparing to conduct a public hearing nationwide to assess public opinion on the online lottery project.