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Cyber police apprehend 6 in international fraud bust
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2025
» The cyber police have arrested six suspects in a transnational fraud ring that used fake email invoices to trick a major Japanese company into transferring more than 228 million baht to a Thai bank account.
Fake invoices used in multi-million-baht VAT refund fraud
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Revenue Department (RD) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have jointly dismantled a major value-added tax (VAT) fraud ring that allegedly resulted in over 1 billion baht in losses to the state.
Maid arrested over B430m tax evasion at companies
Online Reporters, Published on 18/05/2025
» CHON BURI: A maid, 54, was arrested in this eastern province as she was suspected of taking part in tax evasion worth altogether about 430 million baht at several companies.
Steel supplier in invoice strife
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/04/2025
» The Revenue Department has filed a criminal complaint against Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co, which supplied steel for the construction of the State Audit Office (SAO) building before its collapse, for fabricating more than 7,000 invoices worth over 200 million baht.
ASAHIKAWA: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Sustainable Real Wood
Published on 17/02/2025
» Index Living Mall PCL (ILM) is targeting the Mid-Century home furniture market with the launch of its new 'ASAHIKAWA' series. This furniture line draws inspiration from Japanese wood furniture, combining diverse materials with clean geometric lines and distinctive Japanese wood design elements under the concept "Real Wood for Modern Living." The asahikawa appeals to multiple consumer segments, including design-conscious Gen Z customers who appreciate Japanese aesthetics and seek unique home styling options. It also employs Nostalgia Marketing strategies to attract Gen X consumers, who value superior shopping experiences and quality of life, while appreciating elements that evoke cherished memories. For the independent-minded Gen Y demographic, who prefer distinctive lifestyle choices, the series offers versatile design options. The ASAHIKAWA series launch aims not only to expand into newer market segments but also to retain ILM's core Gen X-Y customer base, which currently represents 80% of JOY Members (with a 70:30 female-male ratio). The company continues to enhance customer shopping experiences through extensive promotions and exclusive privileges to drive sustained sales growth.
No Legal Action Possible in Thailand for Seized Baby Gorilla in Turkey
Published on 20/01/2025
» Authorities at Istanbul Airport in Turkey have confiscated a baby gorilla, reportedly en route to Thailand. The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED) and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation conducted an investigation into the destination farm in Nakhon Pathom Province. The investigation uncovered suspicious documentation, including an invoice falsely declaring the import of 50 rabbits. However, one of the crates contained the gorilla.
Easy E-Receipt tax-deduction scheme begins
Published on 16/01/2025
» The Easy E-Receipt programme, under which the value of eligible purchases up to 50,000 baht can be deducted against personal income tax, began on Thursday and will last until Feb 28.
State bullish on Easy E-Receipt scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2024
» The government expects the new tax rebate programme that lets people deduct up to 50,000 baht in personal income tax for goods purchases to help stimulate spending, generating around 70 billion baht in economic circulation.
Subcontractors Demand Payment Resolution in Thaioil Project
Published on 25/10/2024
» Reference is made to news reports by some media outlets on 21 October 2024, stating that the gathering by the Federation of Subcontractors of TOP Refinery, CFP Project, Sriracha (the “Federation”) in front of Thai Oil’s Refinery on 18 October 2024 “resulted in the Clean Fuel Project delaying the commencement of the commercial operation indefinitely” and reports on online media that Thai Oil Public Company Limited (“Thaioil”) has engaged the main contractor, i.e., the Unincorporated Joint Venture of Samsung E&A (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”), Petrofac South East Asia Pte. Ltd. (“Petrofac”), and Saipem Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Saipem”) (collectively, the “UJV – Samsung, Petrofac, and Saipem”), which have severe liquidity issues to undertake the Clean Fuel Project, resulting in the issue of overdue payments to the subcontractors.
5 firms deny exporting invasive fish
News, Published on 10/08/2024
» Five companies have denied exporting blackchin tilapia, while the House Committee on Science, Technology, Research and Innovation estimates the invasive fish has caused up to 450 million baht of damage to farmers and the environment.