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New import tax to level field amid flood of foreign goods
Business, Published on 07/02/2026
» Starting from Jan 1 this year, all goods ordered online and imported into Thailand are subject to both import duty and value-added tax (VAT).
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Minister clarifies digital services accord
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the US and Thailand regarding the exemption of import duties on digital services concerns the downloading of cross-border digital goods, not the provision of cross-border services or e-service tax, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Digital reciprocity on the horizon
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/10/2025
» The US-Thailand framework for an agreement on reciprocal trade is expected to establish a robust foundation for digital reciprocity, empowering American investments in Thailand -- including strategic data centre deployments.
Thailand, Saudi Arabia bolster trade ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2025
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia plan to enhance their economic and trade ties through trade fairs, the development of new industries, and collaboration in sectors such as halal products, pharmaceuticals, herbs, and elderly care.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Wooing Vietnamese visitors gets trickier
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» While tourism in Vietnam is booming, Thailand is facing challenges in attracting Vietnamese tourists as Vietnam's carriers have relocated aircraft from their fleets to serve the domestic tourism industry, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Law exempting tax on foreign income in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Revenue Department is expediting the introduction of legislation to exempt Thais from income tax on foreign-sourced earnings within this year.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Department prepares G-Token tax framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing a tax framework for G-Tokens similar to the taxation of interest income, aiming for fair competition with traditional investments.