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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 beefs up new target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2021
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) has upgraded its target for new loans this year to 145 billion baht from 138 billion, even with the economy suffering from the pandemic.
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.
GSB platform to pool small shop purchasing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2018
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) aims to attract 60,000 small shops and One Tambon One Product companies to participate in its sponsored online-to-offline (O2O) e-commerce platform to raise their bargaining power in purchasing goods from manufacturers.