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Drive to reopen border checkpoints with Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/04/2024
» Thailand is holding talks with Laos to expedite the reopening of border checkpoints to facilitate border trade and tourism between the two countries.
Thai business registrations rise, including burgeoning spiritual belief sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» The number of newly registered businesses grew in the first quarter of this year, with enterprises in the burgeoning spiritual belief sector generating economic value of 15 billion baht.
All imported goods now face VAT
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» Following a mandate from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government looks set to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued from one baht up, commencing in May.
Handout cash not on agenda yet, says PM
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» The cabinet's weekly meeting on Tuesday did not touch on a new source of money to finance the digital wallet scheme which may involve tapping into next fiscal year's budget.
Thailand, UK upgrade economic ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/04/2024
» Thailand and the UK have announced the elevation of economic, trade and investment relations to a strategic partnership, serving as a foundation for the development of a free trade agreement (FTA) in the future.
TAT plans to upgrade second-tier areas
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/04/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to increase tourism in second-tier areas by improving small hotels and promoting electric vehicle (EV) travel as oil prices surge.
Trade pact with Sri Lanka
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai-Sri Lankan free trade agreement (FTA) was approved by the Thai parliament yesterday and now awaits ratification by both sides.
Thai-Korean trade talks to start soon
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand plans to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea in the middle of this year, with negotiations expected to be concluded by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
State expedites Thai-European Free Trade Association talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is expediting Thai-European Free Trade Association (Efta) negotiations, with expections they will be concluded within this year.
Ministry seeks to boost SME funding
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the Secured Transaction Act by using assets with economic value such as machinery, high-value trees and intellectual property as collateral to secure loans.