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New retirement lottery scheme slammed by critics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2025
» Critics are arguing the new government's proposed online lottery for retirement savings is a weaker tool for building savings than the previous administration's "retirement lottery" programme.
Neda halts all new projects in Cambodia
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» Following the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border skirmishes, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda), a public organisation under the Finance Ministry, has halted all new aid investment projects in Cambodia.
Exim offers small firms export boost
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2022
» Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand has launched a project to encourage small merchants or individuals to enter the export business, says president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
Forecast suggests EV tax changes will be gradual
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry will maintain a balance between supporting existing manufacturers of internal combustion engine-powered cars and promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in its restructuring of the overall vehicle excise tax system, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.
11 billion baht spent on subsidised goods
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/11/2020
» Total spending via the government’s co-payment scheme had reached 11 billion baht as of 12pm Nov 10, with a second round of registration set to allow 2.3 million more people to apply for the subsidy.
Striving for a more balanced economy
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/05/2020
» In its bid to alleviate the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic through the 1-trillion-baht borrowing scheme, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government aims to provide immediate relief to millions who are in trouble, and also restore the grassroots economy, with a view to better balancing the economic system, so it depends less on exports and tourism.
Landowners panic over tax changes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2019
» Operators of homestay and home-sharing premises will soon face much higher commercial property tax than buy-to-let homeowners who pay residential rates, the Finance Ministry says.
Uttama buys time to consider Fetco proposal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2019
» The Finance Ministry remains undecided on a new investment fund that provides income tax savings, as proposed by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Poverty is not a political commodity
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2019
» As the election is drawing near, most if not all political parties are making eradicating poverty and closing the economic gap their flagship policy, rolling out enticing populist programmes in the hope of winning the hearts and minds of voters.
Sepo tempers disbursement outlook as target slips away
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2018
» State enterprises' investment budget disbursement rate will hit 89% if 100 billion baht is drawn down in the final two months this year, says Chanvit Nakburee, deputy director of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).