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Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
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.
Beauty from the most basic grain
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/10/2018
» Rice has long been a farm-to-table product in Thailand, but it has become an increasingly popular ingredient in cosmetics and skincare items such as serums, eyeliner and face masks thanks to innovation, creating value-added products.
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.
Govt looks to B3bn windfall from online VAT revenue
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2018
» The Revenue Department plans to reap 3 billion baht in annual VAT payments from the 80-90 major international online service providers with a presence in Thailand.
Two cheap loan projects launched for farmers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/05/2018
» The government has kicked off two major cheap loan projects with a combined value of 93.6 billion baht to help reduce the cost of farming, according to the state-run Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Apisak says digital coins will remain legal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2018
» The government will not ban cryptocurrency trading, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, but a regulatory framework to govern digital currencies will become clearer within a month.
4-5% GDP growth expected in a few years
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/08/2017
» The government's economic development projects will enable the economy to grow at full capacity of 4-5% annually in a few years, Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong said on Monday.
State enterprise law means no more skipping work
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2016
» "My job [at an undisclosed state enterprise] is nothing serious," a taxi driver once told his fare, a Business Post reporter. "I punch in for work in the morning, then leave to drive my cab all day making extra money, and at four I rush back to the office to clock out.
Government mulls axeing duty on jewellery
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/03/2016
» The Finance Ministry is considering waiving import and export duties on jewellery and gold ornaments to draw buyers to purchase the items from Thailand.