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New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad.
Smart tax move
Postbag, Published on 24/05/2025
» Re: "Department to amend tax on foreign income remittance", (Business, May 19).
Rethinking short rentals in Thailand
News, Published on 21/05/2025
» The global rebound in tourism after Covid-19 has driven a notable surge in short-term rentals (STRs) through online platforms. Offering travellers greater flexibility, STRs have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, particularly in urban and tourist-heavy areas. In the European Union, their use has expanded rapidly, reflecting forecasts that predict continued growth fuelled by competitive pricing and evolving travel preferences.
Pakistan's best chance to save its economy
Oped, Published on 17/05/2025
» As the military confrontation between Pakistan and India continues, Pakistan's economy could be caught in the crossfire. The ongoing crisis has fuelled concerns that India may try to halt the flow of the Indus River into Pakistan -- a threat that Pakistan's struggling economy can ill afford.
Government targets tax reform in attempt to boost revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/05/2025
» Tax reform to increase government revenue must be seriously pursued to enhance fiscal strength, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Thailand fights back against nominee firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2025
» Several laws regulate the entry of foreigners into Thailand, according to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Nearly 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk step up assault on US agencies
Reuters, Published on 15/02/2025
» WASHINGTON — The campaign by United States President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to radically cut back the US bureaucracy spread on Friday, firing more than 9,500 workers who handled everything from managing federal lands to caring for military veterans.
Income taxes may dip on trend, as VAT hikes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2025
» Global trends are shifting towards reducing income taxes and increasing consumption and wealth taxes, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Unpacking the Top-Up Tax law
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/01/2025
» The Top-Up Tax law is now being enforced in Thailand following its publication in the Royal Gazette.
Tax reforms being studied, but remain on the agenda
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The government remains committed to tax reform, but insists implementation as a comprehensive package encompassing value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax and personal income tax to enhance the country's competitiveness while minimising the impact on vulnerable groups.