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Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has outlined measures to revitalise the Thai stock market, suggesting the relevant agencies urgently restore investor confidence and emphasising that any crimes must be punished immediately.
Thai Chamber of Commerce sees growth at 2.4-2.9%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) anticipates the economy will grow by 2.4-2.9% and exports will rise by 1.5-2.5% this year while inflation will remain low in a range of 0.8-1.2%.
Online vendors, influencers warned over tax compliance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2025
» The Revenue Department issued a warning to independent business owners, particularly online vendors and influencers, to file their taxes correctly, insisting the department can leverage IT systems to monitor their tax compliance.
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.
Pundit highlights key economic risks in 2025
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/01/2025
» Trump 2.0's economic policy is anticipated to be the primary risk to the Thai economy in 2025, says an independent academic.
Indonesia waters down planned VAT hike in last-minute move
Published on 01/01/2025
» Indonesia scaled back its planned increase in the value-added tax rate just hours before it was set to take effect on Jan 1 amid escalating public outcry.
Trends set to shape Thailand in 2025
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2025
» Several significant trends are set to shape the nation's economic, technological and cultural landscape this year. These developments will unfold alongside significant challenges, including slow economic growth, rising household debt, political instability, climate change, environmental pressures, an ageing population leading to labour shortages, and cybersecurity threats.The emerging trends cover areas such as economic initiatives and policies, technological advancements, tourism and hospitality, as well as infrastructure and real estate.
Tax reform in the limelight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/01/2025
» In 2025, a key government policy to monitor is tax reform initiatives recently floated by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Uncertainties and challenges
Business, Published on 30/12/2024
» 2025 is just around the corner and everyone is looking for clues about the prospects for the global and domestic economies in the coming year.With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on Jan 20, the US factors seem difficult to predict given the personality of the President-elect billionaire we all learned from his first term.But something the world can expect is growing US protectionism, through the proposed import tax hike Trump has clearly announced; countermeasures from the targeted countries, notably China, would put the global economy on the verge of turmoil.Amid the uncertainties and challenges ahead, the Bangkok Post has identified five megatrends for 2025.Let's hear from experts about their potential development in the year to come so we can at least prepare ourselves for what could be another tough year.
Wielding the stick
Postbag, Published on 30/12/2024
» Re: "Banks, telecoms face tougher scam laws", (BP, Dec 27).