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Govt calls for more investment
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday urged people to invest in the kingdom while the economy is on an upward trend and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is trying to maintain a favourable policy interest rate to support growth.
Govt accord set to tackle tax evasion
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2020
» The Revenue Department has signed an agreement on mutual tax cooperation with 160 countries -- a move that will enable Thailand to tackle tax evasion by foreign e-service providers.
Smokers' shift to hike tax on loose tobacco
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2018
» The Excise Department is going to raise the tobacco tax after dozens of smokers have switched to hand-rolled cigarettes, prices for which are far cheaper than factory-made cigarettes following enforcement of a new excise tax structure last year.
The Kobe beef of Isan takes off
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2018
» Japan is famous for Kobe beef, beloved by foodies for its distinct marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Thailand also has its own premium-grade beef, Pon Yang Kham, which has become a household name among meat lovers.
State insists idle money won't be used
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2017
» A draft bill on seizure of idle money parked in dormant bank accounts for at least 10 years will seek cabinet approval by December, says the head of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Ministry ready to borrow B170bn for rail project
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2017
» The Finance Ministry is ready to borrow 170 billion baht to finance the first phase of the Thai-Chinese railway project, according to its minister.
BoT forecasts 4.6% growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2012
» Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul says the economy should grow by 4.6% next year with the outlook positive for Asia.