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Digital tech central to national upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The government has pledged to leverage digital technology to upgrade agricultural supply chains.
Treasury, KTB and GH Bank team up on appraisal prices
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2025
» The Treasury Department has integrated its land appraisal data with Krungthai Bank (KTB) and the Government Housing (GH) Bank in an effort to make appraisal prices more reflective of market prices and increase public access to formal lending systems.
High-speed rail project to commence service by 2030
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has confirmed the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, connecting to China's high-speed railway network, will be operational by 2030.
Stronger baht eats into collection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2024
» Revenue collection for fiscal 2024, which ended in September, fell short of the government target by 4-5 billion baht because of baht appreciation.
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.
Govt Savings Bank soft loan programme attracts strong demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2024
» A soft loan scheme administered by the Government Savings Bank (GSB) has initially attracted demand tallying 70-80 billion baht out of the 100 billion-baht total, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Minister unveils effort to shrink credit blacklist
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pitched shortening the duration for bad debtors to remain on the National Credit Bureau's blacklist, allowing them to access new borrowing opportunities sooner.
Tapping a vast market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The restoration of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022 following a 30-year break has created new opportunities for Thailand to tap into demand for its halal products in Middle Eastern markets.
GSB keen to alter business activities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is transforming its business model for sustainable development by combining social concerns and business activities, aiming to achieve a net profit of 33 billion baht, says president Vitai Ratanakorn.
Inheritance tax rejig mulled
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2023
» The Revenue Department plans to adopt the prime minister's proposal to amend the inheritance tax law to reduce economic inequality, says a department source who requested anonymity.