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Cabinet backs tax and fee incentives for community banks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/05/2021
» The government's "community bank" is receiving support after the cabinet approved tax and fee incentives to help businesses.
Committee for incentives and legal tweaks formed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2021
» The government has established an ad hoc committee and pledged to readjust investment privileges, existing laws, regulations and work permits to facilitate and attract investment, especially in advanced technology.
Worming out of poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2018
» Ban Sompornrat has become well-known for naturally dyed silks and traditional Thai silk weaving. The village is located in Buntharik district, some 85 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city.
Cabinet OKs 15% income funds tax
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/08/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 15% withholding tax on gains from investment in income funds, a move estimated to generate up to 2.5 billion baht a year for state coffers.
Reform proposed for credit cooperatives
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2017
» The cabinet yesterday approved a reform plan for savings and credit cooperatives proposed by the Finance Ministry to make the system more transparent and efficient.
Villagers find path to salvation
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/05/2016
» ' Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." So goes the Chinese proverb. It's a truism for many in Thailand who are poor and debt-ridden and only too happy to receive handouts, making them potential victims of political exploitation.
BoI, ministry seek ways to draw ROHs
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/10/2014
» The government has pledged to amend laws and regulations deemed obstacles to foreign companies in a bid to upgrade Thailand as a regional centre for trade and investment.
Foreign investors seek incentives to set up ROH
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/08/2014
» The Finance Ministry and the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) have been tasked with studying more measures and incentives for foreign firms setting up regional operating headquarters (ROH) in Thailand.
Thirsty no more
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/03/2012
» Farmers' lives depend greatly on water. Once communities have better water management, incomes rise and quality of life improves.