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Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/07/2025
» Lessons learned from previous travel subsidy schemes that cost the government 2.3 billion baht due to fraud have the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) defending the complicated registration process for the latest programme.
Belt-tightening hits hire of luxury goods
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Thai economic downturn and trend suggesting people are travelling less are affecting rentals of luxury goods, says Siam Borrow Bag Co Ltd, the operator of the Siam Borrow Bag luxury accessory rental shop.
Crypto mule account battle heats up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to crack down on digital asset mule accounts by tightening control on the use of foreign platforms for money laundering to protect the public.
Ministry to blacklist subpar contractors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to implement measures to blacklist contractors who violate government procurement laws.
Xi meets global business leaders as China seeks to woo investors
Bloomberg, Published on 28/03/2025
» Chinese President Xi Jinping met with a group of global business leaders in Beijing, in an effort to boost investor sentiment as rising tariffs fuel uncertainty for the economy and international trade.
Lack of 'bad bank' hampers debt efforts
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains a magnet for attention as he shapes government policies.
Ministry eyes measures for smaller debts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry is considering measures to address household debt for loans of less than 100,000 baht, which account for 35% of total household debt.
EU to blacklist 25 more Chinese entities for flouting Russia sanctions
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2025
» BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) plans to add another 25 Chinese entities to a blacklist of companies for circumventing sanctions on Russia, as part of the next package of measures aimed at hobbling Moscow's war effort.
Anti-scam law holds firms accountable
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/01/2025
» The executive decree requiring financial institutions and telecom operators to share greater accountability for victims of scam losses is expected to take effect this month, according to Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Bad cheque info may be collected
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants criminal offences related to the dishonest use of cheques to be added to the National Credit Bureau's (NCB) blacklist following the amendment of the Offences Arising from the Use of Cheques Act of 1991, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.