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Call for major rethink of economic policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2025
» Academics have raised concerns about the lack of tangible progress in the government's economic performance.
Trump effect mixed for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2025
» Trump 2.0 policies, referring to strategies utilised by the US president in his second term, are expected to impact products such as computers, equipment and components, electronic devices, rubber products, and agricultural goods.
Minister urges tax system reshuffle
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2024
» As Thailand's demographics trend older, the nation urgently needs to adjust its tax structure and expand the number of people participating in the tax system to meet future expenses, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Cabinet approves new energy subsidies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2024
» The cabinet has endorsed initiatives aimed at easing people's energy expenses, covering caps on diesel and cooking gas prices, as well as subsidies for electricity bills for vulnerable groups.
EV imports expected to reach 175,000 in two years
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Excise Department estimates electric vehicle (EV) imports will reach 175,000 units within two years, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Spat obstructs EV battery production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2023
» The development of measures to promote the domestic production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries remains deadlocked because of differing opinions between the Finance Ministry and the Industry Ministry, says a National EV Policy Committee source who requested anonymity.
Palang Pracharath tax cut pledge could cost B70bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) 10% personal income tax cut campaign promise would cost as much as 70 billion baht in forgone revenue if applied across the brackets, says a source at the Finance Ministry.
FPO points to export gain despite US-China impasse
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2018
» The Sino-US trade row has had at least some positive impact on Thai exports, with a 10-month gain of US$150 million (4.95 billion baht), says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
FPO holds GDP growth at 4.5% on consumption uptick
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is maintaining its forecast for the country's economic growth at 4.5% as private consumption picks up and investment counters sagging global demand.