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State to sell minority stakes in 10 firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Finance Ministry plans to sell minority stakes in 10 companies this year as part of the government's asset management strategy.
Thais use rare earth leverage
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and the US on rare earth minerals is expected to enhance Thailand's opportunity to negotiate on reciprocal tariffs, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Demand high for Exim's 1st Blue Bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has reported significant success with its first Blue Bond worth 3 billion baht, which saw subscription demand exceeding the amount issued by 2.5 times, reflecting strong demand from institutional and major investors.
Carbon levy slated for 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Excise Department is scheduled to impose a carbon tax by 2025.
Excise considers new green tax measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Excise Department plans to implement four tax measures for the environment and society this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Excise requests extra B3bn for EV subsidy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2023
» The Excise Department plans to ask for an additional government budget of 3 billion baht to subsidise the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state EV subsidy scheme, in line with the rising sales volume, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
Fiscal status unfazed by continued tax discount
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Finance Ministry is confident the cabinet's decision to extend the diesel excise tax cut by another four months will not affect the country's fiscal status as net revenue collection for fiscal 2023 is expected to exceed the target, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
Carbon tax steps gradually taking shape
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2023
» The Excise Department wants to complete its study of carbon tax collection measures this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Exim urges SMEs to export
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2021
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should venture into overseas markets to seek growth, says Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
Shaving shipping risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2021
» The pandemic is a once-in-a-century crisis that will leave scars in the form of persistent economic damage, and some insurance companies see the risks as a ticking time bomb.