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Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2025
» A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Entertainment centres 'not just about gambling'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2024
» Investments of more than 100 billion baht are anticipated for every venue within the government's much-touted integrated entertainment complex development project.
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 borrowing to fund digital wallet plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2024
» Thailand will be able to borrow to finance its 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme in accordance with Section 53 and 57 of the 2018 State Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act, following an endorsement by the Council of State, says Julapun Amornvivat, the deputy finance minister.
Ministry awaits council's wallet ruling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Finance Ministry expects to receive an answer regarding the legality of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout from the Council of State no later than the beginning of 2024, with the scheme debuting in May, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Justifying the digital wallet scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Finance Ministry keen on balanced budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2023
» The Finance Ministry expects a more focused reform of both revenue collection and expenditure to achieve a balanced budget in the next decade, says the ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Illicit bank accounts face legal crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2023
» The Finance Ministry has instructed the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) to find ways to tackle fraudsters' use of nominees to open bank accounts, says the ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Revenue expected to exceed 2022 target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/09/2022
» Fiscal 2022 will be the first year since the pandemic broke out for government revenue collection to exceed its target, says Krisada Chinavicharana, permanent secretary of the Finance Ministry.
EV excise tax cut begins June 9
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/06/2022
» The law governing the reduction of the electric vehicle (EV) excise tax from 8% to 2% will take effect on June 9, according to the Excise Department.