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Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
FTI urges swifter state action on labour amid shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is demanding a greater effort to deal with the severe shortage of 700,000 workers, even as the government is working to bring in migrant workers from neighbouring countries.
Thai Chamber of Commerce seeks visa amnesty for tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2020
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to extend the visa amnesty for 400,000 tourists here, while operators in Chiang Mai said more than 10,000 international tourists are helping to generate revenue in the province while borders remain closed.
TCT backs travel perks for expats
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/09/2020
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) supports the idea of allocating travel incentives for expatriates, while the Thai Chamber of Commerce wants to stimulate the local market with new medical and wellness tourism.
Work permits for Thai Elite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/09/2020
» Thailand Elite Card plans to add work permit privileges for members who invest US$1 million in Thailand, with the end of visa amnesty pushing member applications to a record high in August and September.
700 SMEs sign up for single account scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2019
» Some 700 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signed up for the single financial account scheme as of yesterday to obtain the exemption from penalties for increased tax liability, says the Revenue Department.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.
Revenue Department targets online vendors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2019
» The Revenue Department aims to raise the number of individual taxpayers by 10% this year, with a focus on online vendors outside the tax system.