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Cabinet approves new top-up tax rules
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Revenue Department.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
VAT payment of e-service tax beats estimates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2022
» The number of foreign online platform operators registering to pay value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand has increased to around 120 following enforcement of the e-service tax law last year, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director-general of the Revenue Department.
Incentives considered to pave way for startups
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2021
» The government is considering using tax incentives to support the growth of startups, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Relief rate deliberated
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2021
» The Finance Ministry is considering extending reduced liability for the land and building tax by another year to lower taxpayers' financial burdens.
FPO upbeat on 2021 forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/12/2020
» Despite a new round of outbreaks in Thailand, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is still optimistic about next year's economic outlook thanks to improved exports and a tourism recovery supported by vaccinations.
Land tax teeters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2020
» The persistent pandemic crisis at home and abroad is a decisive factor in whether the long-awaited land and building tax, which is the Fiscal Policy Office's (FPO) brainchild of 25 years, will produce the desired impact or not.
SFIs urged to assist ailing borrowers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2020
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has ordered specialised financial institutions (SFIs) to assist borrowers after the first phase of debt relief measures ended on Thursday.
Exim Bank sees NPLs increase from 2019
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/07/2020
» Bad loans at the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) rose by almost two percentage points in the first half from year-end 2019 as Thai exports have been reeling from the pandemic.
Apisak expects slower Thai growth in 2019
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2018
» The Thai economy in 2019 will slow down from this year, with the US-Sino trade rift a drag, but growth of 4% is still possible, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.