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Proposed culture avenue part of soft power push
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/07/2022
» The Ratchadamnoen Knowledge & Culture Avenue, expected to promote the creative economy and soft power, is scheduled for cabinet approval soon.
Visa perks for wealthy long-stays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved a number of incentives for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Long-stay visa to waive personal income tax
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved waiving personal income tax for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
NHA scheme seeks funds for residential projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2022
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) looks set to raise funds through a securitisation programme to construct 30,000 units of residential projects worth 18 billion baht this year for low-income earners and vulnerable people who require special assistance.
Foreign property lures are rejected
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2022
» The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.
Cabinet okays Asean-Canada FTA framework
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2021
» The cabinet yesterday approved the negotiation framework for the Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), hoping the pact will help open a gateway for Thailand into North America.
Government asked to expedite regulatory guillotine
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2021
» The government is being urged to step up efforts to reform outdated laws and regulations that hinder business activities and public services within six months to raise Thailand's competitiveness after the pandemic.
New Phuket rule passes
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/07/2021
» Foreign visitors participating in the Phuket sandbox scheme will be allowed to visit other tourist spots after seven days starting from Aug 1.
Measures to lure wealthy foreigners hit obstacle
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/06/2021
» Fresh investment measures including a sweeping plan to allow rich foreigners to enjoy a long-stay visa for up to 10 years, own land and property, and pay a 17% personal income tax on local earnings are yet to be settled, as the Finance Ministry is still resisting the thorny tax reduction proposal.
Cabinet backs tax and fee incentives for community banks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/05/2021
» The government's "community bank" is receiving support after the cabinet approved tax and fee incentives to help businesses.