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Tax reform comes in dribs and drabs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2018
» Tax reform has been high on the government's to-do list since Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha took the helm in 2014 with a goal of creating a tax base that provides sustainable revenue for the country on a long-term basis.
Human resource wish-list for 2018
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/01/2018
» Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our New Year wishes could be granted in the next twelve months? Actually the wishes expressed below could all become realities, or, at least, a start made on them, if government policy-makers have the determination to address these issues. Our New Year wishes for 2018 fall into three categories: some that would enhance the skills of young people entering the labour force; some that would benefit those already in the labour force; and finally some that would benefit those in the evening of their working lives or beyond.
Migrant kids still on the edge
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 13/01/2018
» When it comes to her education, 13-year-old Pakaotow from Myanmar tries to stay positive and take things one day at a time -- never quite knowing when the rug will be pulled out from under her feet.
SEC forming committee to monitor IPOs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to set up a committee with representatives from the accounting and analytics sectors to assess risks related to IPOs and listed companies.
First Thai ICO en route
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/01/2018
» Jaymart subsidiary J Ventures will become the country's first SET-listed company to sell its own digital currency once it releases "JFin" through an initial coin offering (ICO) in March.
SET seeks clarity on ICOs
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand is waiting for greater clarity on initial coin offering (ICO) regulations, but the SET admits that such digital crowdfunding could be considered as a security if it falls into an exchangeable criteria.
SEC, SET talking new ICO framework
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are discussing the establishment of a regulatory framework for funds raised from initial coin offerings (ICOs), with a public hearing expected to be concluded soon.
Fending off token opposition
Business, Published on 29/01/2018
» Traditional investment assets such as bullion and equity have been superseded by initial coin offerings (ICO), a much-touted digital crowdfunding option making a big bang across the globe.
Huge cryptocurrency heist spurs calls for more regulation
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/01/2018
» TOKYO: At 2.57am on Friday morning in Tokyo, someone hacked into the digital wallet of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck Inc and pulled off one of the biggest heists in history.
SET seeks Jaymart ICO clarity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is asking Jaymart Plc about its draft white paper detailing the company's JFin initial coin offering (ICO) in an attempt to equip investors with in-depth details before they make an investment decision.