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Kittiratt defends pledging
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2012
» The rice pledging scheme, a topic set to figure prominently in the government censure debates later this month, utilises market forces more than past support programmes favoured by the Democrat Party, insisted Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong yesterday.
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Trat sees bright future with AEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2014
» Red ruby, which was once abundant in Trat province, has now been exhausted. But cross-border trade that will come from the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is expected to help the province shine more brightly than the gemstone.
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Electronic auctions latest to face axe in high-profile corruption drive
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2015
» Replacing electronic auctions (e-auctions) with e-bidding and e-markets for state procurement will remain on track from Oct 1 to avert corruption and suppliers' price collusion and improve transparency, says the Comptroller General's Department.
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Customs, Fisheries bid to halt IUU with new tracking system
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2015
» The Customs and Fisheries departments have agreed to improve the system for tracking the import and export of aquatic animals, in a bid to improve the country's illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
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Serious reform bids finally put on the table
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/09/2016
» The Ministry of Finance in recent years has come up with numerous fiscal reforms, including new tax measures, aimed to enhance Thailand's competitiveness and strengthen the economy. During this course of reforms, the ministry cannot afford to overlook the need for improved transparency, which is one of the most important reform aspects, within its own organisations.
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Makkasan land handover hits obstacle
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/09/2016
» The planned handover of the 497-rai Makkasan area by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to the Finance Ministry to clear huge debts has been suspended until legal concerns are settled.
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The farming sector needs change, now
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2016
» With just about one year left in office, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government will have to give a high priority to existing problems in agriculture -- especially the falling price of rice. Thai farmers have suffered financial hardship due to repeated crises over low rice prices. The government's failure to address the problems in a timely manner will make its economic development goals hard to achieve.
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Alibaba urges higher import duty exemption
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2018
» Jack Ma's flagship unit Alibaba has asked the Thai government to raise the maximum 1,500-baht import duty exemption in a push that could boost the country's demand for imported goods and cut customs officials' workload.
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Easier payment options set up for taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2018
» The Customs Department is offering bill payment services through online banking, counter service and bank branches to create more convenience for taxpayers and comply with the national e-payment strategy.
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Finance Ministry keen on profits from TMB merger
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2019
» The Finance Ministry expects investment in TMB Bank to yield a profit after the ministry subscribes to new shares that will be issued to facilitate the planned merger with Thanachart Bank (TBank), a source at the ministry says.
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