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TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2026
» TikTok has confirmed its long-term investment plan in Thailand worth 270 billion baht, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Premier touts commitment to investment opportunities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/03/2025
» The government has committed to transforming global economic uncertainty into investment opportunities for the country.
Cabinet okays 'easy e-receipts' scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2024
» The cabinet yesterday approved the "easy e-receipts" scheme where eligible purchases can be deducted against personal income tax, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
State bullish on Easy E-Receipt scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2024
» The government expects the new tax rebate programme that lets people deduct up to 50,000 baht in personal income tax for goods purchases to help stimulate spending, generating around 70 billion baht in economic circulation.
Deep ‘data lake’ to support economic development
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/09/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is working to improve its use of data to create more detailed profiles of Thai citizens, encompassing both liabilities and assets, in order to support economic development.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Treasury allots B4bn for medical hub
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2020
» The Treasury Department together with the Public Health Ministry has vowed to splurge as much as 4 billion baht to develop and convert Phuket's medical tourism industry into a world-class medical and wellness tourist destination.
Budget Bureau gives nod to further B100bn in borrowing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2020
» The government is able to borrow an additional 100 billion baht to offset a budget deficit if state revenue collection for fiscal 2021 misses its target, says the Budget Bureau.
Cap in store for next domestic travel perk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/10/2019
» The number of recipients for the second phase of the cash rebate for spending outside home provinces is expected to be limited to 5 million, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Poverty is not a political commodity
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2019
» As the election is drawing near, most if not all political parties are making eradicating poverty and closing the economic gap their flagship policy, rolling out enticing populist programmes in the hope of winning the hearts and minds of voters.