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Chinese tech firm chooses Thailand for overseas plant
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2026
» Hesai Technology, a global leader in light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions and intelligent vehicle navigation systems, says Thailand will host its first manufacturing base outside China.
Relocation tax package to yield B6bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Revenue Department expects tax measures supporting the relocation of foreign investors' production bases to attract investment of around 6 billion baht within three years, says deputy director-general Vinit Visessuvanapoom.
Exim Bank assists capital-heavy firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/05/2021
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) vows to offer loans with a special low interest rate and longer grace period to promote Thailand's future industries.
Ministry sees four-year test for tourism sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2020
» The tourism industry, which accounts for 12% of Thailand's GDP, is expected to take at least four years to recover to the pre-pandemic levels, says the Finance Ministry.
Student loan defaults blamed on poor discipline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2019
» Lack of financial discipline is the most common reason borrowers have defaulted on their education debt, says Chainarong Katchapanan, Student Loan Fund (SLF) manager.
EEC is our only gateway to developed-nation status
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has been harshly criticised by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, for its "lack of people's participation". On the contrary, I believe the EEC will help boost the livelihoods of Thais and transform Thailand from a middle-income country to high-income status.
Student loans win boost
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2019
» The government is to spend 8.5 billion baht to make up for a recent 30-50% cut in Student Loan Fund principal loan amounts for students who choose to study in fields related to 10 targeted and three basic infrastructure industries at universities and vocational schools.
E-tax update on the cards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2018
» The Finance Ministry is planning to develop an integrated electronic tax system, aiming to facilitate swift tax payments and refunds.
Tax favouritism for Jack Ma disavowed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2018
» The Revenue Department insists that taxation of local online vendors is proceeding in a fair manner and without discrimination after a message went viral on social media that said the government was taxing online sellers but providing a 13-year tax holiday to Alibaba's Jack Ma.
Moody's: EEC a boon to Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2018
» Moody's Investors Service says the government's investment flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is credit-positive for Thailand, says Warotai Kosolpistkul, fiscal policy adviser to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).