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New state credit scoring set to cut rates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to launch Ari Score, a new credit scoring system for the public expected to help individuals gain greater access to loans at lower interest rates.
Data lake to assist with fiscal policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry's large database, also known as a data lake, is expected to help it design fiscal policies tailored to the specific needs of different regions of the country, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Fiscal 2026 state spending to post little growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/08/2025
» The budget for fiscal 2026 is likely to mark the first year in which government spending will see little to no growth, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
VAT on imports sent via post starts in May
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Customs Department is scheduled to commence the collection of value-added tax (VAT) for imported goods sent through postal services, regardless of the value of the goods, starting in May.
Customs urged to seek solutions for tax waivers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2021
» The Finance Ministry has ordered the Customs Department to step up its search for ways to reduce the impact of the exemption on import tax and value-added tax (VAT) for imported goods worth up to 1,500 baht, saying such measures are hurting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Customs eager to extend pre-arrival processing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2019
» The Customs Department intends to extend Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) service, which transmits customs declarations and import documents to customs authorities electronically before the goods arrive in the destination country for cross-border land transport.