The Revenue Department is preparing to amend the law to collect taxes from individuals who have income from abroad, even if that income is not brought into the country. Bangkok Wants Street Food Vendors to Pay Tax, Set Income Limits The new system would be based on the widely recognised principle of worldwide income, said […]
BANGKOK, June 4 (TNA) – Thai SME entrepreneurs have been urging the government to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued at or below 1,500 baht. Thailand to start charging VAT on imports shipped by mail in May They argue that the current exemption for such goods creates an unfair playing field, […]
The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department is expected to take a few days to consider a request from the production team of “Jurassic World 4”, the latest film the Jurassic Park franchise, to use three national parks as locations. Russian scientists plan to bring woolly mammoths back The department’s director-general, Atthaphon Charoenchansa, said […]
Fugitive inmate Chaowalit Thongduang, alias “Sia Paeng Nanod”, who fled a hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat last October and was arrested in Indonesia last week is to be returned to the country on Tuesday, according to authorities. Thai Police Pursue Foreign Murder Suspects Who Escaped to Turkey A delegation led by Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong […]
The Metropolitan Police have deployed about 100 officers to maintain order, direct traffic and facilitate the Bangkok Pride 2024 parade and related activities today. Thailand to bid to host 2028 World Pride The parade, from the National Stadium, along Rama 1 Road to Ratchaprasong Intersection, will last from 3pm until 5.30pm. Full story: thaipbsworld.com By […]
Thailand and China have concluded negotiations on the Royal Thai Navy’s planned procurement of one Chinese-made S26T Yuan-class submarine. Royal Thai Navy to switch from a Chinese submarine to a frigate: Defence Minister RTN Commander-in-Chief Admiral Adoong Pan-iam said today that the deal is waiting for final approval from the cabinet, adding that, if the […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an official visit to Lao People’s Democratic Republic to introduce himself after assuming office. The visit marks his first official trip since taking up the position. New Thai PM Srettha Thavisin to Visit Laos to Strengthen Bilateral Ties The Minister was welcomed by Morakot Sriswasdi, […]
On May 28th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced new visa issuance measures and guidelines to promote tourism and stimulate Thailand’s economy following a cabinet meeting. Thailand launches new visa promotions and retirement insurance reduction TPN Media cautions, however, that many specific details of the visas and possibly extra requirements and potential regulations have […]
