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'Eat more rice' policy is a better way to go
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2012
» No doubt, Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom knows many things that we don't. Fair enough. Policy-makers have their own reasons on what to keep behind closed doors and what should be discussed in public.
Govt seeks easy way out with spending plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2013
» Who doesn't wish for a better future, for ourselves and our heirs? That's part of the human condition. I believe most acknowledge and agree with the aims and purposes of the government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure programme. And why not? Thailand is a developing country, and so we must continue to develop our roads and railways for a better future.
Claims of Finance Ministry graft jolt our faith
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2013
» It's hard to make sense of the headlines last week about the authorities breaking up a gang responsible for defrauding the government out of more than 4.6 billion baht in illicit value-added tax refunds.
Evading taxes shortchanges the nation's potential
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/04/2014
» Boosting the tax base has been on the horizon of policymakers for years. After all, only 10 million people file tax returns out of a population of 67 million. Simple maths suggests that whether out of ignorance or intention, there are plenty who simply are not meeting their civic duties.
Citizens shoulder burden of vast state debt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2015
» Bad policies formulated by previous governments including the previous government's rice scheme have left the country in financial trouble, owing some 720 billion baht.
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.
Society must work to sanction tax cheats
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/05/2016
» The Finance Ministry's tax reform process, with a new tax structure, is well under way. The next step is to find ways to get tough with tax dodgers.
Sad state of city buses holds back economy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2017
» "Please make room for other passengers," a middle-aged female bus conductor shouted across the cramped cabin of an air-conditioned Bangkok bus during the Monday morning rush hour.
Supercar tax-dodging game far too easy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/06/2017
» The ongoing supercar saga reflects the flaws in the country's tax system and deep-rooted corruption in state mechanisms.
Customs not up to speed on supercar scam
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/09/2017
» Bangkok shouldn't be an ideal city for high-powered supercars. Given the city's notorious traffic congestion, it is hard to imagine how people can maximise their supercars' engine capacity by driving them at high speed. Yet, luxury cars are still one of the key items possessed by millionaires here.