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Industry sees flaws in proposed Hotel Act changes
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has expressed concern about attempts to revise the Hotel Act, saying any changes must ensure that tourist safety will not be compromised and shoddy operations will face consequences.
Cabinet approves support for firms hit by new tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the draft National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries Bill to mitigate the impact of the so-called Top-Up Tax.
Krungsri, MUFG View Thailand a Key Growth Market, with Opportunity for Industry Reforming
Published on 21/08/2025
» Amid intensifying global and domestic challenges, Krungsri is reaffirming its commitment to advancing Thailand’s economy by deepening strategic partnerships with MUFG, clients, and partners through its three-pronged strategies for long-term success. Meanwhile, MUFG sees Thailand a key growth market, with opportunity for industry reforming.
Trump's deals are weakening the rule of law
News, Published on 09/08/2025
» European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic described the recent US-EU trade agreement in unvarnished terms. Agreeing to a 15% tariff on most exports to the United States and promising to purchase $750 billion (24 trillion baht) worth of American energy over three years and to invest another $600 billion in the US (not including an unspecified amount in additional orders of US-made military hardware) was "clearly the best deal we could get."
Singapore turns 60 with much to show
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/08/2025
» No country turns 60 like Singapore. In a neighbourhood of political dynasties and varying shades of autocracies and flawed democracies, the little island state of six million got lucky with its strongman rule. When he died in 2015, Singapore's patriarchal founder Lee Kuan Yew left a great country behind. This weekend, Singaporeans can take stock of what's gone by and rightly celebrate its milestone with much to show for.
Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises
AFP, Published on 01/07/2025
» ATHENS - Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continent’s most popular destinations.
Smart tax move
Postbag, Published on 24/05/2025
» Re: "Department to amend tax on foreign income remittance", (Business, May 19).
US tariff clock ticking for dozens of countries
Published on 23/05/2025
» Halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze on his so-called reciprocal tariffs, a persistent gripe from businesses, consumers and governments facing them is severe uncertainty. The next 45 days may not provide much relief from the fog.
ABOUT POLITICS: Taking a more local perspective
Published on 26/04/2025
» The patriarch of the Bhumjaithai Party has demonstrated his acumen and vision in building solid local administrative powerhouses from the ground up -- in the process allowing a glimpse into the party's plan to harness sustained political strength from them.