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Agency upbeat on use of blockchain tech
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Comptroller-General's Department (CGD) believes the use of the blockchain technology in government auctions will increase transparency and create fairness for all bidders, says comptroller-general Kulaya Tantitemit.
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.
VAT refunds surge after reopening
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2023
» Tourist tax refunds have skyrocketed since Thailand fully reopened in June last year, according to Revenue Department director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Ministry sets targets for tax reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2023
» The Finance Ministry has set four targets for tax reform, aiming to boost revenue to cover expenses and deal with future economic uncertainties, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
State, KTB sign blockchain pact for transparency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2022
» The Comptroller-General's Department is joining hands with Krungthai Bank (KTB) to utilise blockchain technology to bolster the state e-procurement process and ensure its transparency.
Excise opts for blockchain
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/12/2020
» The Excise Department aims to improve the efficiency of revenue collection rather than raise taxes to enhance the revenue outlook amid Thailand's gradual economic recovery.
Key official seeks to revoke VAT break
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2020
» Removing the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for goods of up to 1,500 baht per parcel and imported through the post is crucial to levelling the playing field for local vendors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says the Revenue Department.
PDMO readies 2nd batch of 1-baht savings bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/07/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is set to allocate the second batch of the one-baht face value savings bonds after the first lot sold out.
1-baht savings bonds to debut on June 24
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2020
» The Finance Ministry's savings bonds with an unprecedented face value of one baht each will be sold to the public from June 24 to Aug 14.
PDMO launching cheap bonds via blockchain
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to sell 200 million baht worth of savings bonds with a smaller ticket at an unprecedented face value of 1 baht each through Krungthai Bank's (KTB) blockchain-based e-wallet to enable retail investors to better access the savings alternative.