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Latest 2025 tax rules for foreign workers in Thailand
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 10/10/2025
» Foreigners working legally in Thailand face tighter tax regulations as the Thai government moves to align its tax system with international standards. With over 3.3 million foreign workers registered as of August 2024, Thai authorities are stepping up enforcement to ensure all individuals, foreign workers included, earning income comply with personal income tax obligations.
Paying a heavy price
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2021
» Smokers are now paying higher prices for their nicotine cravings after retailers and convenience stores made adjustments last week after the introduction of a controversial new excise tax structure earlier this month to curb smoking.
US seals agreement to end European digital taxes
AFP, Published on 22/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States has resolved a key point of trade friction with Europe after inking a deal to end controversial digital services taxes on American tech giants.
Swiss voters say big 'yes' to same-sex marriage
AFP, Published on 26/09/2021
» GENEVA: Nearly two-thirds of Swiss voters backed the introduction of same-sex marriage in a referendum held Sunday, with campaigners calling it a historic moment for gay rights in Switzerland.
Samart bets on state sector for growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/05/2021
» SET-listed tech and ICT solutions provider Samart Corp is confident the sector will skyrocket post-pandemic, driven by digital transformation among businesses eager for tech solutions.
Hackers targeting Covid-19 vaccine supply chain, IBM warns
AFP, Published on 04/12/2020
» NEW YORK: With multiple vaccines close to becoming available in a world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, manufacturers have become the target of hackers trying to steal trade secrets or disrupt supply chains.
Blockchain and efficient government
Business, Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Published on 04/10/2019
» Whenever we talk about blockchain, the applications are usually limited to the private sector. It makes sense: the most famous example of blockchain technology is bitcoin, which many governments oppose.
SE Asian nations weigh unified approach to regulating Big Tech
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2019
» BANGKOK/JAKARTA: Southeast Asian governments are banding together to take on global tech giants on issues including "fake news" and taxation, marking a new stage in the region's approach to the internet's explosive growth.
US, France reach agreement on digital taxes
AFP, Published on 27/08/2019
» BIARRITZ, France: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday G7 members had reached an agreement on the taxation of tech giants, a long-standing subject of friction between France and the US which has threatened to retaliate with tariffs on French wines.
Regulator meeting ends with OTT accord
KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA, Published on 22/08/2019
» Telecom regulators in Asean have agreed in principle on revenue collection from over-the-top (OTT) service providers operating in the region, though the approaches will have to be figured out by the countries themselves.