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Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
Tapping a vast market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The restoration of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022 following a 30-year break has created new opportunities for Thailand to tap into demand for its halal products in Middle Eastern markets.
Office says Thailand's fiscal position can withstand shocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» The government can still depend on a sound fiscal position to cushion economic shocks, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
PM orders sweeping review of taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Finance Ministry to review the new land and building tax, as well as inheritance tax, in an effort to reduce income disparity.
Going global
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2023
» Why are Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unable to penetrate foreign markets as other countries do? Apart from a lack of courage in tackling obstacles to international trade, Thai SMEs' lack of research and development (R&D) is one of the key factors hindering them from entering the global market.
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
New assessed land prices set for Jan 1 unveiling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Treasury Department plans to announce the new assessed land prices for 2023-26 on Jan 1 next year, estimated to be 7-8% higher than prices during the pre-pandemic period, according to director-general Prapas Kong-Ied.
Moody's affirms 'resilient' economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2022
» Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Thailand's credit rating and maintained its outlook at stable, says Patricia Mongkhonvanit, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office.
Public debt forecast to increase to 62% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has projected Thailand's public debt will rise to 62% of GDP in fiscal 2022 from 59.6% as of December 2021.