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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
Study into hydrogen power for use at government complex
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok is studying the feasibility of utilising energy from hydrogen gas to produce electricity for itself.
Dual rates cut into tobacco tax revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2024
» Using a dual cigarette tax rate has reduced the government's cigarette tax revenue by roughly 23 billion baht, says Tobacco Authority of Thailand governor Poomjit Pongpanngam.
Talks aim to revise land, building tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office is in talks with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to seek a conclusion to the latter's request for the Finance Ministry to revise the land and building tax law, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
State agencies prep new 'gifts'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/12/2022
» Government agencies including the Finance Ministry are expected to propose measures to ease the cost of living for consumers and businesses, aiming to stimulate domestic consumption via "New Year's gifts", for cabinet consideration on Tuesday, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Talks to broach cigarette tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2021
» Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat says he will discuss with Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith the new excise tax structure for cigarettes, which is under review, before proposing it for the cabinet's consideration next month.
Cigarette excise rejig to level field
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2021
» The amended excise tax structure for cigarettes is scheduled to take effect on Oct 1, in response to the Tobacco Authority of Thailand's request to review the 40% flat tax rate, says the Excise Department.
Department mulls excise tax structure for cigarettes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2020
» The Excise Department is deliberating on the excise tax structure for cigarettes to strike a balance between public revenue, farmers' income, public health and tackling illegal cigarettes.
Treasury called for appraisal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2020
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has requested the Treasury Department estimate the appraisal value of land situated in locations benefiting from the government's development projects, aiming to determine the market price.
Ministries to extend, rejig travel campaign
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2020
» The Finance and Tourism and Sports ministries are preparing to extend and adjust conditions of the We Travel Together tourism campaign until year-end to encourage domestic travel in the final quarter.