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Casino bill's risky game
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2025
» The controversial Entertainment Complex Bill is no gamble. It's a high-stakes policy with lasting economic and social consequences, so the Pheu Thai-led government, which is sponsoring it, must ensure it is responsibly formulated and not rushed.
Betting on risky reform
News, Editorial, Published on 23/01/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) is pushing to legalise online gambling, but it looks far from being a safe bet. DES Minister Prasert Jantararungtong said last week the cabinet had approved the ministry's proposal to manage online gambling in principle, bringing such activities into a legal framework to ensure proper taxation.
Tackle plastic waste now
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2024
» The death of a pregnant whale from consuming plastic waste has brought tears to many animal lovers' eyes and sparked anger over the government's failure to manage plastic pollution.
Ease foreign tax burden
News, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2024
» The recent proposal to amend Thailand's foreign income tax regulations has sparked significant debate among expatriates and international investors. This move has raised numerous concerns that urgently need to be addressed.
New Khmer chapter opens
News, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's recent visit to Cambodia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries -- a relationship historically characterised with border conflicts and armed disputes.
Ensure fair wealth distribution
Editorial, Published on 16/07/2023
» Up until the pandemic, the economy was a reliable workhorse that delivered growth.
Fresh calls for tax reform
News, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2023
» In the past several years, various economists have called for restructuring Thailand's tax system but met with little response from the government or society at large.
Tax reform a priority
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/01/2023
» As the country gears up to hold the next general election, tentatively scheduled to take place in May, political parties are ramping up their efforts to outdo each other, touting populist policies in an attempt to woo voters.
Kingdom stands to gain from IPEF
News, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2022
» News of Thailand's participation in US President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has caused quite a stir in the kingdom, with some members of the public protesting a move perceived as putting the country at odds with China and Russia.
Good start on digital tax
News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2021
» Over the past few years, concerns have been raised that the traditional tax structure is unable to catch up with rapid growth in the digital economy. Digitalisation has weakened the ability of governments to collect tax as a result of cross-border transactions.