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New import tax to level field amid flood of foreign goods
Business, Published on 07/02/2026
» Starting from Jan 1 this year, all goods ordered online and imported into Thailand are subject to both import duty and value-added tax (VAT).
Parties set out visions for economic reforms
Published on 29/01/2026
» With Thailand’s economic growth projected to drop to the lowest in a decade in 2026, excluding the pandemic years, weighed down by long-standing structural problems, corruption and grey capital, policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered to exchange in-depth perspectives on the country’s economic outlook ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland- The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported on Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum.
Customs mulls higher import duty rate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising the import duty rate on goods with a low value and applying a single, uniform rate to promote fairer competition between domestically produced goods and imported products.
EC warns of big fines for late policies
Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has instructed political parties to submit details of their campaign policies involving expenditure by Jan 19, while warning that late submissions will be subject to fines of up to 500,000 baht, with an additional daily fine of 10,000 baht until compliance.
Thai dealers reiterate opposition to gold trading tax
Published on 06/01/2026
» Local gold traders have reiterated their strong opposition to a plan by the Bank of Thailand to impose a tax on gold trading to curb the baht’s appreciation, as they predict bullion prices could soar to US$5,000 an ounce now that US President Donald Trump has threatened other countries following the invasion of Venezuela.
Over 145 nations set to exempt US firms from global minimum tax deal
Kyodo News, Published on 06/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — US multinational companies will be excluded from a global minimum corporate tax rate set in 2021 under a deal agreed by more than 145 countries and regions, the US Treasury Department reported on Monday.
Election puts new rules in limbo
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» In 2026, several taxes are in the Finance Ministry's pipeline that will affect salaried employees, the public and businesses.
Japan weighs fee for new pre-travel screening system
Published on 24/12/2025
» The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen (400 baht) to 3,000 yen for a planned online pre-travel screening system called Jesta, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
New import duty a double-edged sword
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Customs Department's imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht starting on Jan 1, 2026 will have both positive and negative impacts for Thailand.