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Apisak says growth on right track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2017
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong is bullish on the Thai economy, saying its growth will reach full throttle at 4-5% in the next few years, driven by the government's economic plan.
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Commemorative coin demand explodes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2017
» Demand for commemorative coins to mark the incoming cremation ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has reached a fever pitch, with 99%-pure gold, silver, and copper coins being sold out within two days of reservation.
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Unsustainable welfare a time bomb
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2017
» I don't believe any government would be insane enough to revoke the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme, also known as the "gold card", or cut the benefits it provides to about 49 million Thais, let alone propose a co-payment scheme as feared by health advocates. Such acts would effectively translate as political suicide.
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Finance to debut e-money zones in Northeast
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2017
» The Finance Ministry plans to introduce e-money zones in shopping areas of selected northeastern provinces to promote a cashless society, permanent secretary Somchai Sujjapongse said on Wednesday.
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E-payments to give chief more access
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2017
» The director-general of the Revenue Department will be authorised to access key information concerning tax payments including electronic data, according to a public document about the draft bill of the amended Revenue Code for the national e-payment master plan.
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Windfall tax to be vetted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/07/2017
» A draft bill on the land windfall tax is expected to go before Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong for approval by August and the applicable tax rate, which is flat, could be lower than the 5% ceiling, says the Fiscal Policy Office's chief.
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45 officials in crosshairs over Shin tax
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/08/2017
» Former permanent secretary for finance and the ex-director general of the Revenue Department are among 45 Finance Ministry officials under investigation for failing to demand Thaksin Shinawatra pay 17.6 billion baht in tax on profit made from the sale of shares in Shin Corp in 2006.
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Treasury mulls using state land for community tourism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/07/2017
» The Treasury Department has floated the idea of leasing state land at reduced rates to develop community-based tourism and help local people.
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74.2% of budget for fiscal 2017 dished out
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2017
» State agencies doled out 74.2% of the budget for fiscal 2017 during the nine months to June, adding to signs that the disbursement target of 87% of the 2.73-trillion-baht budget will be achieved.
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BoT: Baht a lesser influence on exports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2017
» The purchasing power of major trade partners and production restructuring to keep up with demand are having larger effects on exports than the baht's movement, says a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
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