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Finance Ministry mulls revival of LTF scheme
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is expected to study resuscitating the long-term equity fund (LTF) scheme as proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in a move to improve the sluggish stock market, say analysts.
Income taxes may dip on trend, as VAT hikes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2025
» Global trends are shifting towards reducing income taxes and increasing consumption and wealth taxes, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Could Trump's tariffs help democratise China?
Oped, Published on 18/01/2025
» Assessments of US President-elect Donald Trump's plans to impose high tariffs on Chinese imports tend to focus on their likely economic consequences. But the tariffs' impact on China's politics might prove to be far more profound.
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.
Yellen warns against extending Trump's first-term US tax cuts
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Wednesday that plans to extend President-elect Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts -- which remained in place under Joe Biden but are set to expire -- will add to unsustainable deficits.
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has outlined measures to revitalise the Thai stock market, suggesting the relevant agencies urgently restore investor confidence and emphasising that any crimes must be punished immediately.
Excise mulls retail tweak
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Excise Department is considering updating the suggested or recommended retail price for products subject to excise tax to ensure they are up to date.
Call for tougher rules to address Chinese imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to enforce legal measures against the influx of low-cost Chinese products into the Thai market, which is expected to intensify this year.
Sluggish year ahead for SET following 2 down years
Published on 11/01/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was volatile in December with several negative news items affecting the market and blunting modest gains during the first week.
Online vendors, influencers warned over tax compliance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2025
» The Revenue Department issued a warning to independent business owners, particularly online vendors and influencers, to file their taxes correctly, insisting the department can leverage IT systems to monitor their tax compliance.