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FPO upbeat on 2021 forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/12/2020
» Despite a new round of outbreaks in Thailand, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is still optimistic about next year's economic outlook thanks to improved exports and a tourism recovery supported by vaccinations.
Department mulls excise tax structure for cigarettes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2020
» The Excise Department is deliberating on the excise tax structure for cigarettes to strike a balance between public revenue, farmers' income, public health and tackling illegal cigarettes.
Ministry sees four-year test for tourism sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2020
» The tourism industry, which accounts for 12% of Thailand's GDP, is expected to take at least four years to recover to the pre-pandemic levels, says the Finance Ministry.
GSB buying into vehicle title lender
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2020
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) will allocate a 1.5-billion-baht investment sum to purchase shares of a vehicle title loan company in a bid to lower loan interest in this loan segment through market forces.
NSF recruits Grab riders
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2020
» The National Savings Fund (NSF) has joined hands with Grab, a ride-hailing, food delivery and payments firm, to support around 100,000 Grab riders in reaching sufficient retirement savings.
FPO: Next stimulus hinges on past outcome
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2020
» Results of the three government stimulus measures will be assessed to determine whether additional stimulus policies will be unveiled, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Agency asks for B40bn for communities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2020
» The National Village and Urban Community Office has sought 40 billion baht under the economic rehabilitation budget for community development.
Revenue Department shifts focus to aid struggling taxpayers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/05/2020
» Achieving tax revenue collection targets is not a priority for the Revenue Department amid the stuttering economy, says the department's chief.
Uttama: Budget bill has B400bn for investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/02/2020
» State investment worth over 400 billion baht is expected to be pumped into the economy in the second quarter after the passage of the delayed 3.2-trillion-baht annual budget bill for fiscal 2020, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
SEC poised to sign Hong Kong deal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2020
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with its Hong Kong counterpart on fast-tracking approval of cross-border investment in mutual funds by the second quarter.