THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 8 Apr 2021

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VAT: Revenue for Public Care

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Adjustment of Value Added Tax (VAT) has recently become an issue used to attack the government, with rumors claiming the administration is looking to raise VAT from 7 percent to 10 due to its poor financial standing, despite this not being the case and the government consistently choosing to maintain the rate at the lower 7 percent instead of its actual 10 percent on a yearly basis, while seeking alternative ways to acquire the revenue needed to provide public services.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213080-vat-revenue-for-public-care/

 

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PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister has expressed concern over the COVID-19 situation, in particular its spread via entertainment venues, and ordered strict measures to be imposed on bars, pubs and karaoke lounges, including 14 day closures if an infection is discovered.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1213082-pm-calls-for-strict-measures-over-concerns-of-covid-19-spread/

 

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