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Cabinet okays VAT change to curb cheap imports
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle a Ministry of Finance proposal to collect value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods valued at over one baht in an effort to stop cheap imported goods, particularly from China, from flooding the domestic market.
Thai firms in Myanmar seek help
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/03/2021
» The Commerce Ministry is planning to help Thai businesses in Myanmar as the prolonged political conflict is affecting their liquidity, productivity and goods transport.
Exporters glum on year-end figures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2019
» A shippers' group has cut its export growth forecast for the fifth time, predicting the country's outbound shipments to contract by 2.5-3% this year, mostly because of the global economic slowdown, the ongoing trade war and the strong baht.
Private sector wants say in new excise tax
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/05/2017
» The Thai private sector wants to play a part in drafting the organic laws of the new excise tax law, citing concerns about its practicality once in place.
Importers wary of new excise tax law
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2017
» Importers of foreign cars, whiskey and wine have vented their mounting frustrations about Thailand's new excise tax law, saying it may bring about retaliatory measures from other countries.
Getting a handle on modern trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/02/2017
» Modern trade is no longer novel to Thai consumers, with the outlets of international brands, particularly for convenience stores, now proliferating and visible on almost every major street corner in Bangkok and beyond.
Registrations set to double
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2015
» New business registrations are expected to flourish over the next couple of years once the new regime allowing the incorporation of juristic persons registered only by one person is put in place.
Lower-priced food tames July inflation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/08/2014
» Headline inflation eased further in July on government price controls, the economic slowdown, a sluggish construction sector and greater supply, particularly of fruits and vegetables.