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Thai finance minister raises hackles over taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira may be the first finance minister under an elected government with a civilian prime minister to propose a hike to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which has remained at 7% since 1992.
Consumer confidence takes a hit from high living costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The consumer confidence index declined for a second consecutive month in April, attributed to a slow and uneven economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
High hopes for new tourism minister
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2024
» Now the new cabinet line-up has been settled, tourism operators are calling for greater unity between each ministry and related authorities to continue with the plan of making Thailand a tourism and aviation hub.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Pundits fret over OCA discussions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2024
» Thailand needs to speed up talks concerning a joint gas production prospect with Cambodia at their overlapping claim area (OCA) as the global trend for clean energy could hinder new petroleum development projects, which are blamed for emitting carbon dioxide, say energy experts.
BoI sees dramatic jump in investments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» Applications for investment promotion in 2023 soared to a five-year high of 848 billion baht, an increase of 43% from the previous year's adjusted number, fuelled by substantial foreign investments within the five priority sectors outlined in the Board of Investment's (BoI) new Investment Promotion Strategy.