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Council of State spikes lottery partial-refund hopes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
Govt mulls reducing taxes for workers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2025
» The government is considering reducing the tax burden for salaried workers and low-income earners.
Ministry preps spend plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has confirmed its readiness to relaunch "Khon la Khrueng" to boost the economy.
Rice farmers to receive B40bn in aid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2025
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee yesterday approved a budget of 40 billion baht to support 4.6 million rice farmer households.
'Master plan' hoped to trigger 3.5% economic growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/02/2025
» The government will come up with a master plan to boost the economy and achieve its growth target of 3.5% this year, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
Govt moves to ease debt burden
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Finance Ministry has unveiled details regarding the government's plan to suspend interest payments for three groups of debtors as part of measures to ease household debt.
Julapun questions phone inclusion
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat is urging the Commerce Ministry to reconsider its decision to allow recipients of the 10,000-baht payout through the digital wallet scheme to spend the money on mobile phones, saying the move won't benefit the domestic economy.
Cabinet to study casino findings soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The findings of a study on an integrated entertainment complex and casino development plan are expected to be sent to the cabinet for consideration over the next two weeks, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
NACC panel to study govt's giveaway plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has set up a committee to study the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme as the agency steps up its scrutiny of the ruling Pheu Thai Party's key policy.
Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.