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VAT mulled for firms with less revenue
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Thursday floated an idea of collecting value-added tax (VAT) from businesses with an annual income below 1.8 million baht to boost state income and reduce budget deficits.
Supply glut hits petrochemicals
Business, Published on 02/05/2025
» This year is likely to be another tough one for downstream petrochemical businesses, which serve various industries ranging from automotive and textiles to medical equipment and toys.
Jorakay eyes 10% growth as overseas sales boom
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/05/2025
» Jorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesive, grouting products and construction chemicals, is targeting 10% sales growth this year as its key export markets in Southeast Asia remain unaffected by US tariffs.
Moody's downgrade sends a signal
Business, Published on 01/05/2025
» Thailand must accelerate its economic growth potential to 3-4% to avoid a downgrade in its sovereign credit rating, say analysts.
Minimal impact from Moody's revision foreseen
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/05/2025
» Moody's downgrade of Thailand's outlook from stable to negative is unlikely to affect the country's financial or capital markets, says the chief of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Trump's tariff trade war is no accident
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 01/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's tariff policy has received numerous criticisms from various parties, including several Nobel Prize laureates, for being against the economic principles of free trade.
Bank of Thailand cuts rate as tariff ‘storm’ darkens outlook
Published on 30/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, in a move to support an underperforming economy facing uncertainty over steep US tariffs.
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2025
» While Chinese passengers dropped by roughly a third at Phuket airport, traffic remained robust from other countries such as Russia and Turkey, which should help the airport secure 18 million passengers this year.
Labourers' debt soars, but repayments fall
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2025
» Labourers in Thailand are enjoying lower debt repayments this year even though their overall debt levels have risen substantially, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
KTC banking on new IT loan initiative
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card provider under Krungthai Bank (KTB), has initiated a loan scheme aimed at acquiring new customers interested in IT products and electronics, while maintaining asset quality amid a fragile economic environment.