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Calm approach on tax reforms urged
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2023
» The Finance Ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana is warning the new government that tax reforms to increase revenue must not cause a shock to the economy.
Backup plan in works in case budget is delayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing a backup plan to sustain the economy if delays in forming a new government affect budget disbursement for the 2024 fiscal year starting on Oct 1.
SME D Bank loans set to reach B70bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2023
» Most loans being issued by the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) are to increase liquidity, with only a few for investment as entrepreneurs are still concerned about the unclear political situation, according to president Nartnaree Rathapat.
Social Security Fund dips by B17.6bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2023
» In 2022, the Social Security Fund (SSF) declined by more than 17.6 billion baht, the first drop in five years, as a result of decreased market capitalisation (mark to market) and reduced contributions to alleviate the financial burden of subscribers during the pandemic, says a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.
Revenue to unveil chatbot
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/07/2023
» The Revenue Department is preparing to introduce a chatbot to offer answers to taxpayers online as a new channel for virtual tax consultation, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Budget spending sped up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/07/2023
» The Comptroller-General's Department plans to expedite the disbursement of state investment budgets in the last quarter of fiscal 2023 because they have been below target the past three quarters, says comptroller-general Kulaya Tantitemit.
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.
Businesses urged to use digital tax system
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2023
» The Revenue Department is encouraging entrepreneurs to use the digital tax system, which will make value-added tax (VAT) refunds five times faster than they currently are, says the director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Customs urged to speed up clearance process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.
FPO requests debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling on state financial institutions and commercial banks to implement debt restructuring measures to reduce the debt repayment burden rather than extending the repayment period, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.