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Corporate tax changes hold out hope of cleaner society
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2016
» When the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) which took the power in 2014, it put some goals, including corruption eradication, and national reform, on its priority list. Such goals are enshrined in the draft charter written by the Constitutional Drafting Committee under Meechai Ruchupan which is up for the referendum on Aug 7.
Sommai tax idea was sound -- this one isn't
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2016
» The proposed land and buildings tax which will be imposed on property with an appraisal price of 50 million baht or higher attests to the fact that "fiscal reform" is just lip service.
As ageing society approaches, fiscal reform needed
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2016
» At a glance, despite public debt accounting for 44% of GDP, it appears the government remains safe from the immediate risk of fiscal crises and is still able to acquire low-interest loans from domestic sources.
Megaprojects vital to boosting the sluggish economy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2016
» This year is set to be the year of public investment. Huge investment by the state, accounting for 1.796 trillion baht covering 20 megaprojects, is supposed to spark the engine of growth and lift up the sluggish economy.
Effective tax reform for a more genuine democracy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2016
» A plan by the Revenue Department to reform the country's tax system is well under way.
Development bank poised to drive businesses once again
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2016
» Almost from ashes, the once-ailing Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) has eventually made an impressive turnaround and looks set to resume its role as a financial institution to drive small- and medium-sized businesses into prosperity.
Tackling graft key to saving economy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2015
» The military government urgently needs to tackle corruption, rather than allowing it to escalate into a political crisis that will hinder its attempts to shore up the country's economy during a world recession.
Mass-transit projects raise hopes of easing traffic woes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/11/2015
» The government's plan to fast-track infrastructure development projects, especially the city mass-transit system in Bangkok under the public-private partnership (PPP) programme, is more than welcome. These projects are worthy because they will not only boost the country's economy, but also upgrade the quality of life for urban residents.
Fairness all-important to achieving genuine tax reform
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2015
» Much-needed tax reform will not be achieved if the process fails to ensure fairness, a major cause of rampant tax evasion.
Somkid tackles root causes of our economic malady
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/10/2015
» The economic malady Thailand has been facing for the past two consecutive years requires the proper remedies to tackle the root causes.