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Ministry hails successful 'Unseen Thai Thai' initiative
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Culture Ministry says its key frameworks to boost the creative economy have succeeded in using cultural assets as an economic and social driver, with projected annual revenue circulation of 4.6 billion baht from incentives supporting film productions in Thailand.
Govt mulls cash rebates for Thai filmakers
News, Published on 19/07/2025
» The government is considering extending its cash rebate scheme -- currently reserved for foreign productions -- to benefit Thai filmmakers, according to Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
'Digital hub' policies bear fruit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to turn Thailand into a regional hub for the digital economy, implementing this vision through a suite of policies.
Handout scheme to reach non-smartphone users
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024
» The government will allow people without smartphones to register for the 10,000-baht handout scheme at state banks next month, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Revamp policies to boost Thai SMEs
News, Chakorn Loetnithat & Warawich Potranandana, Published on 31/07/2024
» Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the nation's economy. Yet, concerted strategies to fortify them remain abstract.
Shopping refund gets nod
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2023
» The cabinet on Monday approved a tax refund scheme for shopping to stimulate domestic spending early next year and promote wider use of electronic invoices, according to the Finance Ministry.
EV target within sight
News, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2023
» The government has set an ambitious target to increase electric vehicle (EV) production by 30% by 2030 and become an EV hub in the Southeast Asian region. This is one of Thailand's efforts to push its carbon neutrality policy.
Time to tackle VAT
News, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2023
» It has become the pattern that every time the Ministry of Finance floats the idea of raising value-added tax (VAT) or making any changes at all, critics come out to bombard the plan, sending officials running for cover.
Foreign film shoots yield B1.8bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2023
» More than 200 foreign films were shot in Thailand in the first half of this year, generating 1.84 billion baht in revenue, said Tipanan Sirichana, a deputy government spokeswoman, on Thursday.
Foreign film productions rake in billions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/02/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased to hear that 348 foreign film productions used locations in Thailand last year, generating revenue of 6.4 billion baht for the country, according to the Thailand Film Office and Department of Tourism.