No Plans to Raise VAT Rate
The incoming Bhumjaithai Party (BJT)–led government has no plans to raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% within the next three years, a senior party executive said, stressing that…
US Tariff Policy Remains in Flux
Photo Credit: International Accounting Bulletin US tariff tensions are intensifying after President Donald Trump raised import duties to 15%, prompting the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to warn exporters of…
Minor Food Eyes Hong Kong Listing by Late 2026
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Minor Food, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by the end of this year, while its…
Thai Expert Calls for ‘Board of Peace’ to Shield Exports from Trump Tariffs
Photo Credit: New York Times Thailand must urgently form a full government and join the “Board of Peace” to protect its export interests and avoid being sidelined in US trade…
Analysts Flag Risk of Slower GDP Growth Amid Disruptions
Thailand’s economy could maintain its recovery and grow by around 3% annually if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition government completes a full four-year term, economists say. However, they warn that any…
Foreign investment applications jump 46% in January
Foreign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act showed strong momentum in January, with total investment value reaching 33.8 billion baht, a 46% increase year-on-year, largely driven by investors from…
Thailand Post Plans Subsidiary Rebranding Prior to Listing
Photo Credit: Brand Inside State logistics provider Thailand Post is preparing to rename its subsidiary, THP Distribution (THPD), to THP Logistic, a move aimed at better reflecting its core operations…
“Buy-to-Get Visa Scheme Sparks Concern Among Phuket Tourism Operators”
Phuket tourism operators have voiced opposition to a government policy that allows foreign nationals who purchase property worth at least 3 million baht to qualify for a long-stay visa, warning…
Hotel Operators Urge Land Tax Restructuring
Hotel operators have argued that seeking annual discounts on the land and building tax does little to ease the sector’s long-term fixed-cost burden, urging the government instead to overhaul the…
Gulf Development Raises Kasikornbank Stake to 10%
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Gulf Development Plc (GULF)’s decision to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to around 10% is widely viewed by analysts as a carefully calibrated move that…