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Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
BAAC, Chia Tai endorse pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/11/2022
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) and Chia Tai Co, one of the country's most innovative agricultural companies, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to foster cooperation to help farmers produce high-value products through the use of innovation.
Planting the seeds for smart farming
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/08/2021
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) wants to develop and nurture smart farmers who use innovation to increase production and farming efficiency.
Draft of new tax for EV industry on track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2021
» The draft of a new excise tax for the electric vehicle (EV) industry is on track and is expected to be finished this year, said Lavaron Sangsnit, director-general of the Excise Department.
In rejig, 2020 tax forms allowed for We Win help
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry has allowed 2020 tax filing data to be used as eligibility criteria for receiving financial aid under the "Rao Chana" (We Win) scheme, catering to those wanting their eligibility to be reassessed.
B310bn farm rehab scheme to begin
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/06/2020
» An agricultural rehabilitation scheme worth 310 billion baht is set to begin this month, helping 2 million people who lost jobs and returned to their home provinces, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
BAAC readies trio of loan schemes worth B170bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2020
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is preparing three low-interest loan schemes worth a combined 170 billion baht to rehabilitate an agricultural sector battered by the coronavirus crisis.
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.
Economic rehab plan en route
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/05/2020
» A 400-billion-baht borrowing plan intended for economic and social rehabilitation after the pandemic to strengthen the domestic economy will be added to the cabinet's agenda next week, with the first batch expected to be doled out later this month.
BAAC aims for B100bn in new loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2020
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will aim for 100 billion baht in new lending during its next financial year.