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Investment board approves new incentives to support SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved new measures to better support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tough competition and the impact of US President Donald Trump's stiff tariffs.
Thailand unveils measures to shield firms from trade war fallout
Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand will offer bigger tax incentives to small and medium businesses at risk of being squeezed by US tariff threats, as the Southeast Asian nation unveiled a raft of measures to minimise the blow to its economy from the trade war.
Baht bucks trends
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/05/2025
» Re: "Baht poised to weaken further", (Business, May 14) and "Foreigners get keen on Thai markets", (Business, May 13).
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thailand Offers 30% Rebate to Lure Filmmakers
Published on 15/05/2025
» Thailand’s Department of Tourism is launching a proactive campaign to stimulate the economy and enhance the country’s image through a cash rebate incentive of up to 30% for international film productions. The initiative specifically targets production companies attending the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France this year, with the aim of attracting global film and series shoots to Thailand.
Tax changes to cushion blow of US tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to decide next week on a plan to offer new tax incentives to help investors cope with the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Thai-US trade talks are likely to fail
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 15/05/2025
» Don't get too excited over news the temporary trade deal between China and the US will mean friendly negotiations with other countries. The US government still aims for higher import tax income to narrow its monstrous fiscal deficit. As explained in a previous article, Donald Trump would love to see an average tariff rate of around 20% or higher on imports. Higher customs revenue already allowed the US to achieve a budget surplus of US$258 billion (8.5 trillion baht) in April. The figure incorporates only a 10% universal tariff, as full reciprocal tariffs were postponed for 90 days from April 8. Just imagine how nice the US budget position would be with 20% or more import tariff revenue?
Businesses urged to find new export markets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2025
» Thai entrepreneurs should start seeking new export markets as US President Donald Trump's tariff policy scheduled to take effect in July could increase trade risks, says Vikrom Kromadit, chairman and acting chief executive of industrial estate developer Amata Corporation Plc.
BoT warns of long path to recovery
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2025
» Structural problems are a key concern undermining Thailand's future growth potential, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has warned in a harrowing forecast of the country's economic future.
Sustainable housing the new trend
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/05/2025
» Sustainability has become a defining factor in the housing market, with younger generations demanding homes reflect their environmental values -- pushing developers to move beyond green labels and deliver truly responsible, future-proof residential solutions.