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Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
Meeting explores impact of border spat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Monday convened an urgent meeting with relevant public and private sector agencies to assess the economic impacts and prepare measures to cope with the escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Loan will fund Motorway extension to U-tapao airport
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has signed a 2.4-billion-baht loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund construction of an extension of Motorway No.7 to U-tapao airport.
Tax rejig for plug-in hybrids likely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing to adjust tax conditions to promote plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by removing the requirement related to the size of the fuel tank, supporting Thailand as a production hub for this type of vehicle.
Corporate income tax cut to 10% in SEZs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Revenue Department has reduced the corporate income tax rate for businesses in special economic zones (SEZs) to 10% for 10 years to promote investment in the zones.
Isan area benefits from cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» Of the top five provinces in the country that received the most money in the first phase of the government's cash handout, totalling 145 billion baht, four are located in the Northeast.
Tax measures to cushion blow of wage increases
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects to introduce measures soon to alleviate the impact on businesses burdened by an increase in the minimum wage.
Customs urged to step up X-ray of imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry has urged the Customs Department to screen all imported goods by utilising X-ray equipment for greater transparency, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
New assessed land prices set for Jan 1 unveiling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Treasury Department plans to announce the new assessed land prices for 2023-26 on Jan 1 next year, estimated to be 7-8% higher than prices during the pre-pandemic period, according to director-general Prapas Kong-Ied.
Bridging the gap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2022
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.