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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.
How to manage the nation's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2025
» The creation of a Thai sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has been debated in the country for several years.
Ministry prepares stimulus measures to counter tariff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out stimulus measures to offset the negative impacts of US tariffs, while also revving up its regulatory guillotine to enhance the country's competitiveness.
Initiative to develop corruption risk index
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Comptroller General's Department has teamed up with the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) to develop a risk index for corruption in government procurement.
Minister pushes strategic currency management
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/10/2024
» As Thailand is an export-led economy, effective currency management strategies are essential to bolster its export activities, says Finance Ministry Pichai Chunhavajira.
Navigating new foreign income rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2024
» Benjamin Franklin famously said in reference to the US Constitution 235 years ago that only two things are certain in this world: death and taxes.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
The untouchable tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand in 1992, no government has dared to increase the rate because of concerns regarding the economic impact, the greater burden in terms of living expenses, and most importantly how politically unpopular such a move would appear.
Cannabis importer summoned
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2022
» The Customs Department director-general has assigned a representative to file a complaint with police against an individual going by the name Julpaos Kresopon for making a false declaration to customs authorities regarding the type of goods he was importing.
Forecast suggests EV tax changes will be gradual
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry will maintain a balance between supporting existing manufacturers of internal combustion engine-powered cars and promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in its restructuring of the overall vehicle excise tax system, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.