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Bad debt scheme sees 100,000 sign up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» More than 100,000 people have applied to be part of the debt restructuring scheme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" during its first week, while 1.2 million borrowers are targeted for the first phase of implementation.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Cabinet to study casino findings soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The findings of a study on an integrated entertainment complex and casino development plan are expected to be sent to the cabinet for consideration over the next two weeks, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
State rushes to complete studies on CPTPP pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2021
» The Finance Ministry is speeding up its study on the pros and cons of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as working on protective measures to cushion against the impact of the pact if Thailand decides to join.
FPO forecasts RCEP deal to fuel export bonanza
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2020
» Thai exports are expected to receive a windfall thanks to the signing by 15 Asia-Pacific economies of a huge trade pact during the Asean Summit in Hanoi in mid-November, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Excise eyes levy on non-alcoholic beer
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/01/2020
» The Excise Department is considering tariff rates on both non-alcoholic beer and non-beverage alcohol before forwarding the issue to the cabinet for approval by the second quarter of 2020.
Finance Minister doubts sodium tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2018
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong has raised an eyebrow at the Excise Department's proposed tax on salty foods, saying it is insufficient as written as a lot of effort would be required for the enforcement of a minimal levy amount.
Excise rejig could boost electric vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2018
» The Excise Department could revise its tax structure for conventional cars by tightening greenhouse gas emission limits in a push to encourage electric vehicle (EV) production and usage in Thailand.
Salt, sugar, grey hair a perfect health storm
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2018
» A changing diet in past decades has seen Thai people grow accustomed to consuming too much sugar and salt, negatively impacting their health. This has led to more cases of non-communicable diseases (NCD), heart problems, high-blood pressure and diabetes in state hospitals, which is placing a heavy burden on government spending.
Excise wants levy on salty, fatty ingredients
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/11/2018
» The Excise Department plans to tax ingredients that are sources of salt as part of efforts to impose levies against products that are harmful to health, its chief says.