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26-year repayment for Klongchan creditors
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/03/2017
» The Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative will need some 26 years to fully repay its embezzled members, who are a group of its creditors, the Cooperative Promotion Department said on Tuesday.
SRT has to prove it's worthy of Red Line
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2017
» The Railway of Thailand (SRT) must convince the State Enterprises Policy Commission, the superboard, that its cost management in running the Red Line electric railway meets international standards and is comparable to the operations of Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).
Two new Rama IX commemorative coins minted
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2017
» The Treasury Department, with royal permission, has produced two new coins to commemorate King Rama IX, both in a 20-baht denomination, which will be available to the public next month, said department chief Jakkrit Parapanthakul.
Incentives mulled to tone down drinks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2017
» The Finance Ministry is considering offering incentives for drink makers to lower the sugar content of their products as part of government efforts to improve public health.
SRT hits resistance on Red Line
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2017
» The Finance Ministry has brushed aside a State Railway of Thailand (SRT) request to receive subsidies for operating the Red Line electric railway, says a senior finance official.
Benefit hike for retirees considered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2017
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is considering increasing the living allowance for the elderly by 100 baht per month to improve quality of life after retirement.
FPO mulls big tax cut for hiring seniors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2017
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is studying an additional measure to deal with the ageing population by allowing companies to triple corporate tax deductions on expenses incurred from hiring senior workers who are otherwise unable to live comfortably after retirement.
Tax breaks for New Year's shoppers could reach B30,000
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2016
» Tax breaks for the festive season will be more aggressive this year, doubling to 30,000 baht per shopper, says a senior official at Finance Ministry.
Regime to cut utility bills for poor
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2016
» The government plans to roll out electricity and water subsidies for low income families to mark the coming New Year, according to Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Revenue Dept warns rice millers to update records
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Revenue Department has advised rice millers and other businesses to ensure their tax data is updated before the new electronic tax collection system is introduced.