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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
CPN planning expansion of budget Go Hotel chain
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/01/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is planning a nationwide expansion of its budget hotel chain Go Hotel to capitalise on a limited supply of national brands offering affordable accommodation.
Election puts new rules in limbo
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» In 2026, several taxes are in the Finance Ministry's pipeline that will affect salaried employees, the public and businesses.
Tax policy to address environment, health issues
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing six new tax measures focusing on environmental protection and public health.
Thailand deploys B44bn stimulus to spur consumption
Bloomberg, Published on 07/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government has green-lit a 44 billion baht consumption stimulus programme to boost a weakening economy and its popularity ahead of a general election.
MEA Showcases ‘Thai Electricity Museum’ at Science Fair
Published on 30/08/2025
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) invites the public to enjoy a fun and educational exploration of electrical energy at the MEA SPARK MART booth, part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The event runs from today until 17 August 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Booth 12, Halls 5–6. Admission is free.
Dual rates cut into tobacco tax revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2024
» Using a dual cigarette tax rate has reduced the government's cigarette tax revenue by roughly 23 billion baht, says Tobacco Authority of Thailand governor Poomjit Pongpanngam.
Excise considers tax rejig for cigarettes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2024
» The Excise Department is considering whether a single tax rate or weight-based levy should be applied for cigarettes, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Gauging the political winds
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/12/2023
» The cabinet last week began its mobile cabinet meetings in Nong Bua Lam Phu, Thailand's poorest province, with plans to visit many more provinces over the coming months.
The night is full of promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2023
» When it is too early to sleep, visitors have plenty of choices in Thailand other than heading back to the hotel.