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Creating the virtuous circle
Business, Published on 15/10/2018
» While a growing population and robust economic growth rate are desired by many, the consequences of such drastic developments can take a toll on society and the environment, as seen through rising pollution, rampant poverty and resource scarcity.
Latest tax break covers B60k of prenatal care, childbirth costs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2018
» The Revenue Department is letting individual taxpayers claim an income tax deduction for prenatal care and childbirth expenses of up to 60,000 baht per tax year, with retroactive effect from Jan 1 this year, according to a department announcement.
Provincial mass transit projects expedited, think tank in limbo
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/10/2018
» The government is revving up construction of mass transit projects in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen, worth a total 194.29 billion baht.
New hybrid ministry approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/10/2018
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of the Higher Education, Research & Development Ministry, which merges the existing Science and Technology Ministry, Office of the Higher Education Commission, the National Research Council of Thailand, and the Thailand Research Fund.
EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics
Business, AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» STRASBOURG: The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery, cotton buds and balloon sticks.
Iconsiam allots B1bn for opening festivities
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/10/2018
» Iconsiam Co is splashing out a record 1 billion baht to promote its first luxury mall in the Thon Buri area, aiming to create a new shopping district.
Revenue Department to use blockchain for probes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2018
» The Revenue Department plans to adopt blockchain and machine learning for tax avoidance probes, says the department chief.
Smokers' shift to hike tax on loose tobacco
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2018
» The Excise Department is going to raise the tobacco tax after dozens of smokers have switched to hand-rolled cigarettes, prices for which are far cheaper than factory-made cigarettes following enforcement of a new excise tax structure last year.
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
Business, Published on 13/11/2018
» The telecom regulator is urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to clarify whether radio-frequency electromagnetic fields emitted by telecom base stations have any effect on public health.
ToR for slate of transport projects set for fast track
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/09/2018
» With poll countdowns starting, the government has vowed to rev up approving terms of reference (ToR) for the planned infrastructure projects worth 300-400 billion baht within four months.