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Finance minister has four main tasks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2020
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith is prioritising four criteria to manage the economy and admits there is a possibility the government will seek more loans given waning domestic and external demand.
Chinese goal for farm produce
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/07/2020
» The Finance Minister has ordered the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to upgrade its existing online platform for agricultural products to add value so they can be sold on Chinese e-commerce sites.
Somkid downplays rate role in boosting growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2019
» Interest rates are less important than confidence as a mechanism for propping up economic growth, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
VAT gradually falling short of 2019 target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2019
» The Revenue Department estimates that value-added tax (VAT) collection will fall short of the target for this fiscal year because of waning domestic consumption and the stronger baht, and the shortfall could extend to next year if the situation remains unchanged.
Uttama buys time to consider Fetco proposal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2019
» The Finance Ministry remains undecided on a new investment fund that provides income tax savings, as proposed by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Renewal of LTF perks on the table
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) may renew tax benefits for long-term equity fund (LTF) contributions, set to lapse at year-end, if the funds can be used to reduce income disparity and raise cash for big-ticket infrastructure investment.
FPO: Growth risks waning, prospects up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2018
» Risks to economic growth, including oil prices and a potential global trade war have subsided, making the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) optimistic for this year.