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Crypto traders subject to 15% capital gains tax
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/01/2022
» Profits from cryptocurrency trading are now subject to a 15% capital gains tax, according to a source from the Finance Ministry.
Stocks Gain as US job market roars back
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved up at the end of the week as US jobs data showed a bigger-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in October after two months of weakness. As well, a drop in the unemployment rate to 5% increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month for the first time in almost a decade. The Thai market also advanced.
Handout set to be based on tokens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2023
» The new government is expected to issue utility tokens to support its digital wallet scheme, with the plan requiring the approval of the Bank of Thailand as tokens are currently prohibited for use as payment by the regulator.
Asian shares gain as bank worries ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2023
» RECAP: Asian stock markets advanced yesterday as investors' focus shifted from worries about the global banking system. That followed a revival on Wall Street, where rate-sensitive property and technology stocks led gains on Thursday.
The search is on for new SEC leader
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2023
» The process to find a new secretary-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is likely to begin soon after the regulator’s board decided on Thursday not to extend the term for current boss Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol.
Pre-holiday cheer lifts many Asian bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks shook off worries about rising interest rates and economic risks to advance yesterday as many investors took profits before the Lunar New Year holiday closes many markets in the region next week.
Airport operator has wings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/12/2022
» Airports of Thailand (AOT), the world's largest airport operator in terms of market capitalisation, has returned to the spotlight this year as the reopening of borders to tourists has led to skyrocketing passenger arrivals.
The wisdom of crowds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/07/2022
» Sinwattana Crowdfunding Corporation sees long-term growth potential for the local crowdfunding market in future decades, expecting a 10-year capital gains tax exemption for investments in Thai startups under 12 target industries to motivate entrepreneurs and investors.
Fetco efforts aim to expand investor base
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2020
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to propose a capital market development plan to the Finance Ministry encompassing a long-term equity fund for youth to promote savings, a capital fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a revision of tax incentives for the Super Saving Fund (SSF).
Fetco suggests SSF extension
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/07/2020
» Thailand's capital market representative has proposed a 10-year investment extension period for extra units of the Super Savings Fund (SSF) to financial authorities, aiming to help stabilise stock market volatility.