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BAAC to begin job training as welfare
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2018
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) expects to be able to provide job training in June to half of those who identify their aspiring careers.
Three projects look to get on PPP fast-track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2018
» At least three projects worth 447 billion baht under the fast-track public-private partnership scheme are expected to seek the PPP committee's approval this year.
Fiscal discipline can still save the day
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2018
» Fiscal security is of the utmost importance. When the country faces an economic crisis, every government must resort to stimulus measures to reinvigorate the economy. At times, some make use of fiscal measures to narrow the socio-economic gap. Either way, much money is needed.
Customs to increase supply chain safety
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/05/2018
» The Customs Department is about to seal deals for the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition programme associated with international trade supply chain security with another five counterparts by next year.
Huge 5-year budget for national reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/04/2018
» The Budget Bureau has set a five-year budget framework for national reform through fiscal 2023 of more than 700 billion baht, with the biggest slice going to economic reform and water management.
State enterprises exceed 6-month revenue targets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2018
» Government revenue outpaced its target by 3.7% during the six months to March, thanks to higher than expected contributions from state enterprises and other state agencies.
Tax relief for digital assets a non-starter
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2018
» The Revenue Department has rebuffed a request by digital asset operators to scrap a tax-collecting agency's plan to impose a 15% withholding tax on capital gains and returns from putting money into such assets.
Off-budget lending under new limits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2018
» The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which puts more restrictions on government off-budget loan-seeking legislation, should help the fiscal budget be spent more thoughtfully, says a senor official at the Finance Ministry.
Apisak says balanced budget targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2018
» The government is taking aim at balancing the budget in the next decade, with minimum annual economic growth of 4% viewed as a key means of achieving that goal, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Students eyed in NSF member drive
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2018
» The National Savings Fund (NSF) plans to encourage employees working in the formal sector to apply for NSF membership, aiming to boost retirement savings among the workforce.