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Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
Foreign investment applications rise 46% in January
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2026
» Foreign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act were robust in January, with a total investment value of 33.8 billion baht, up 46% year-on-year, driven mainly by investors from China, Japan and Singapore.
Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.
Thailand Futures Exchange to trade carbon credits, digital assets
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notification to expand the range of underlying assets allowed in the derivatives market.
New fund may finance electric rail lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.
Delay urged for online gold trade tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) and the Council of State have indicated that a decision on imposing a specific business tax on gold trading via online platforms must await the formation of a new government.
Office mulls higher small project cap of B10bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is considering amendments to the public-private partnership (PPP) law to redefine small-scale projects, potentially raising the investment threshold from 5 billion baht to up to 10 billion in a move aimed at accelerating public investment.
Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
Raid has limited impact on US-China talks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The recent US military operation in Venezuela is unlikely to affect US-China trade negotiations and trigger a renewed trade war this year, as both nations are trying to maintain the negotiation framework until Nov 10, says an analyst.
Call for swift reform of tax incentives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2026
» Tax benefits for salaried workers will gradually decline from 2027 if long-term savings and investment measures are not improved, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.