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Get ahead in tax game
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 24/04/2017
» Most individual taxpayers delay tax planning to end of the year as their financial and tax circumstances do not often change year to year. However, with the new personal income tax structure, which became effective from January this year, early tax planning can help taxpayers rack up bigger savings and also take better advantage of tax-deductible expenses.
A mostly sunny Thai forecast
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 28/12/2017
» Even though the Thai economy grew at a faster pace than expected for the nine months to September and is headed for 4% growth for the full year, policymakers and economists have painted a picture of cautious optimism for next year's outlook because of the many challenges lying ahead.
Tax tips and tricks for the new code
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 22/01/2018
» Filing of individual tax returns for 2017 has already opened, but the process of filling out a return has changed significantly over the past few years because of major changes in the tax structure, as well as new standard allowances and deductions.
Finding a mortgage rate that leaves you home free
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 12/02/2018
» While homes represent the lion’s share of assets for many individuals and families, they can also entail the biggest financial burden.
Optimism for Q4 growth results
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 17/02/2018
» Economic growth in the final quarter last year likely fared better than the previous quarter's 4.3%, with full-year growth expected to at least meet the central bank's forecast of 3.9%, say economists.
BoT outlook for exports perking up
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 01/03/2018
» Thailand's export growth is likely to be moderately above the Bank of Thailand's 4% estimate for this year in light of the robust pace in January and its bright outlook, while the purchasing power of low-income earners in January remained weak, says a senior official at the central bank.
Veerathai vows to keep steady hand
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 09/03/2018
» Accommodative monetary policy remains necessary as the country's economic recovery remains uneven and subdued inflation offers policy space, says Veerathai Santiprabhob, the Bank of Thailand governor.
Krungsri Consumer sees flat personal loan outlook
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 02/04/2018
» Krungsri Consumer, an unsecured-lending unit under Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), expects new personal loan account growth to be flat this year at 300,000 because of the lingering effects of the Bank of Thailand's tightened regulations for those earning less than 30,000 baht a month and termination of the direct sales channel for credit cards and personal loan products.
Banks record mixed bag in Q1
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 20/04/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank's (SCB) first-quarter net profit dropped by 4.6% year-on-year as a rise in operating expenses for digital banking business took a toll, while two mid-sized banks delivered improved net profit despite pursuing conservative management policies in raising provisions for impaired loans.
SEG to amalgamate with Thai Insurance
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 10/05/2018
» Southeast Group (SEG), a holding company controlled by tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has struck a deal to amalgamate with Thai Insurance Plc (TIC), a move to pave the way for the group to have a backdoor listing on the Thai stock market.