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Excise Department mulls carbon tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Excise Department is exploring the idea of a carbon tax for the energy and transport sectors to reduce carbon emissions, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Economists urge caution for gloomy 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2022
» Thailand needs to prepare for global economic difficulties as they will intensify next year, according to economists.
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Striving for a more balanced economy
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/05/2020
» In its bid to alleviate the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic through the 1-trillion-baht borrowing scheme, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government aims to provide immediate relief to millions who are in trouble, and also restore the grassroots economy, with a view to better balancing the economic system, so it depends less on exports and tourism.
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Instability threatens economic growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2019
» Without decisive winners from the March 24 poll, there are fears that political instability will affect the country's economy. Such concerns are understandable given that three parties, namely the pro-military Palang Pracharath Party, and Pheu Thai Party and Future Forward Party (which brand themselves as the anti-regime camp), are engaging in a post-election tug of war.
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FPO: Recovery trickles down to grassroots
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2018
» Real farm income surged to a 13-month high in May, suggesting the economic recovery is finally reaching farmers and low-income earners, says a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
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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.
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In search of a healthier puff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2017
» Thailand Tobacco Monopoly is making an unprecedented move: it is considering planting hemp and processing it for use in consumer products.
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'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
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Apisak cautiously upbeat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2015
» The economy is expected to bound back next year, but the government may need to inject more money into the economic system if the economy remains stubbornly in the doldrums, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
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Wealthy brace for tax bill
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2014
» Heirs of the country's 50 richest people will shoulder almost 300 billion baht in estimated payments if the inheritance tax takes effect.
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