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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.
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.
Excise Department hopeful about rearranging tax structure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/04/2023
» The Excise Department plans to overhaul the tax structure to make it fairer and align it with the current environment, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.
SET gains as Asian bourses enjoy upbeat week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for their fifth straight week of gains as China's reopening and data highlighting a resilient US economy boosted investor sentiment.