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Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.
Leveraging Thailand's superyacht exposure
Oped, Published on 19/04/2025
» The feature of the 117-foot (35.7-metre) catamaran Spacecat in the television series The White Lotus Season 3, set in the Gulf of Thailand and in the waters around Phuket, highlights the potential of Thailand's superyacht charter market. Delivered in November 2022 by Silver Yachts, the vessel showcased luxury against the backdrop of Thailand. This visibility presents an opportunity to further develop Thailand's luxury tourism and service industry, moving beyond glamour to build a sustainable sector that could drive economic growth. Thailand has significant assets; strategic support can help this industry thrive.
Most personal income tax refunds processed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2025
» The Revenue Department has already fulfilled 83% of personal income tax refund requests, according to the department chief.
Tariff trap
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2025
» Re: "Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil", (BP, April 4).
Trump says he’ll be ‘kind’ with tariffs
AFP, Published on 01/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - America’s trading partners were bracing on Tuesday for an expected fresh raft of tariffs, while US President Donald Trump promised to be “very kind” in addressing what he says are unfair trade imbalances.
Trump's trade war: Thailand faces grim economic outlook
Business, Published on 01/04/2025
» The prospect of Donald Trump's "liberation day" on April 2 has sent tremors through Thailand's economy.
Questionable governance
Postbag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Re: "Premier laments debate timing", (BP, March 22).
Will Trump's trade war be a 2018 replay in Asia?
News, Published on 21/03/2025
» While the unfolding tariff war has many similarities with Donald Trump's first trade skirmish in 2018 -- including levies on aluminium and steel and a "stop-go" trajectory -- that's where the resemblance ends.
Curbs on illegal goods expand
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2025
» Officials have intensified a crackdown on illegal goods and foreign-owned proxy businesses with damages estimated at 16 billion baht, said deputy government spokesman Sasikarn Watthanachan.
Asian markets mostly upbeat despite tariff worries
Business, Published on 22/02/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets had a mostly positive week despite persistent concerns about US tariffs and Donald Trump's geopolitical manoeuvring. Hong Kong was again the standout performer thanks to the tech sector led by Alibaba following forecast-topping earnings.