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Ministry rejigs mid-term fiscal plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2021
» The Finance Ministry is set to adjust its mid-term fiscal plan following the government's implementation of the 500-billion-baht borrowing decree, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Provident fund contribution delay continues
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2021
» The Finance Ministry has allowed employers and employees to extend halting or delaying provident fund contributions for another six months amid the recent Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.
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.
Govt debt ratio hike 'won't hurt monetary, fiscal discipline'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2019
» The government's move to raise its off-budget debt commitment as a proportion of the national budget from 5% to 8% will not have any effect on monetary or fiscal discipline, according to an adviser to the Public Debt Management Office.
Bank of Thailand pushes CLMV transfers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has initiated a cross-border fund transfer with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) by scanning QR codes in a move to facilitate deeper integration in the region.
SEC prepares new rules for market investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is drawing up new rules regarding investments in digital assets, aiming to ensure economic benefits and protect investors, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Foreign e-service firms liable for VAT
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2021
» Starting on Sept 1, overseas businesses providing online services in Thailand will be required to register for the 7% value-added tax (VAT) liability if their annual income exceeds 1.8 million baht, according to a Revenue Department official.
Aiming to be the social bank
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2020
» 'Size does not matter" has become a mantra for the Government Savings Bank (GSB), one of Thailand's largest financial institutions by total assets, in its push to become a fully integrated social bank under the helm of Vitai Ratanakorn.
New finance minister ready to seek remedies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2020
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Predee Daochai is set to meet with the ministry's officials this week to discuss the economy and upcoming remedy measures.
Finance official optimistic on H2
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2024
» The economy is poised for healthier growth in the second half of the year, with three significant financial injections planned to stimulate momentum.