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Minister clarifies digital services accord
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the US and Thailand regarding the exemption of import duties on digital services concerns the downloading of cross-border digital goods, not the provision of cross-border services or e-service tax, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Casino bill seen as 'top priority'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The government's casino-entertainment complex bill will top the agenda when parliament convenes in July, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
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.
VAT law for foreign sites takes effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2021
» The Revenue Department expects around 100 foreign e-service providers to register to pay value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand during the initial stage of the e-service tax law enforcement on Sept 1, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Sovereign wealth fund mowed down
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/01/2020
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has ruled out the private sector's request that policymakers to set up a sovereign wealth fund to curb the baht's strength.
Rich elderly pressed to forgo allowance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2019
» The Finance Ministry aims for 10,000 wealthy elderly to forgo their old-age living allowance this year and let the proceeds be redirected to the needy to provide a better living standard.
Customs quells concerns over travel declaration
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2018
» The Customs Department has eased concerns about its two new notifications, including the one requiring travellers declare watches, video cameras, cameras and computer notebooks before leaving the country.
Customs chief tries to explain declaration directive
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2018
» The Customs Department has tried to allay fears about a request for passengers to declare valuables before leaving the country, saying it is only a voluntary matter designed to help people returning to the country with the same items.