Thailand readies bill to collect global tax from multinational firms
Finance Ministry to have bill ready in two weeks; new system expected to boost Revenue Department’s yearly earnings by 20 billion baht.
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Most Thais happy with government’s performance after 6 months, survey finds
Up to 44.3% of poll respondents very happy with PM Srettha Thavisin’s administration, government spokesman boasts.
Thai government misses revenue target over 7 months by 2.7%
The government’s revenue in the first seven months of fiscal 2024 has missed the target by 39.1 billion baht or by 2.7%.
Buri Ram roads ablaze with blooms thanks to sensational Grandma Jiew
She has become a social-media sensation at the age of 75, after her efforts to beautify roads in Buri Ram caught a passerby’s interest.
Former PM candidate Pita ready to step in as PM if Srettha is removed by court order
The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition by 40 senators seeking Srettha’s removal as PM for violation of ethics in a Cabinet appointment.
Myanmar excluded from Thai government’s visa-free List: effective June 1
Cambodia and Laos, like Myanmar in the past, only received 14-day visas, but this time they have joined the list of countries that can stay for 60 days without a visa, while…
Former PM Thaksin ready to fight lese majeste case in court, says Pheu Thai Party leader
Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that her father Thaksin was ready to fight the lese majeste charge in court, saying he was not worried about the case and that…
Rainbow restrooms at Thai school as it breaks more barriers
Nakhon Ratchasima school takes equality another step forward by building vibrant coloured restrooms for LGBTQ+ students.
Thailand’s public debt dangerously close to ceiling, expert warns
Public debt soared from 41-42% in 2019 to 62.4% in 2023, driven up by government relief measures during the pandemic. Economists say the government’s plan to borrow 500 billion…
Rayong’s U-Tapao International Airport slated to host Formula 1 race
The government estimates that hosting an F1 event in Thailand could attract up to 300,000 local and foreign motorsport enthusiasts, generating more than 12 billion baht in income…