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How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
VAT on postal imports sent starts in May
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Customs Department will start collecting of value-added tax (VAT) for imported goods sent through postal services, regardless of the value of the goods, starting in May.
It's getting too hot to vote in India
News, David Fickling, Published on 24/04/2024
» How do you run a democracy when the mercury rises above 40 degrees Celsius? That's the problem faced by voters in India. A swath of the country's east is sweltering under a heatwave. The city centre of Kolkata has emptied out, schools have cancelled classes, and one TV presenter collapsed on air with heat stroke.
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society plans to return seized assets to fraud victims
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/04/2024
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is planning to return to victims more than 10 billion baht worth of money and assets seized from call centre scam gangs.
Thailand Post considers 'neutral' virtual banking agent role
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/04/2024
» State-run logistics provider Thailand Post is considering expanding its scope by becoming a "neutral virtual banking agent", with the aim of complementing the operations of nascent virtual banks, says chief executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.
Thailand Post aims high
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/03/2024
» State-run logistics provider Thailand Post has set an aggressive net profit target for 2024 of 350 million baht, which if reached would be 4.4 times higher than the 78.5 million baht profit recorded last year.
Project to boost Thong Fah income
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/03/2024
» The Internal Trade Department is partnering with Thailand Post to use Thong Fah (Blue Flag) low-priced stores as drop-off points for goods from farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public.
Move to tap into Blue Flag outlets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Internal Trade Department is partnering with Thailand Post to utilise the country's network of Blue Flag (Thong Fah) low-priced stores to serve as drop-off points for goods from farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public.
Thailand Post to beef up retail
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/02/2024
» State-run logistics provider Thailand Post is expanding its retail business, aiming to boost the revenue contribution from this area from 5% to 30% of its total revenue in three years, says chief executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.
When good deeds are exploited
News, Published on 02/02/2024
» On Jan 2, police in Nonthaburi seized 7.5 kilogrammes of cocaine following a complaint by a homeowner in Muang district about a suspicious package sent to his house.