Thai Finance Minister Calls for Tax Reform to Boost Economic Growth

Thai Finance Minister Calls for Tax Reform to Boost Economic Growth

 

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Thailand’s Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, pushed for comprehensive tax reforms during his speech at the ACMA Business Forum 2024. Pichai stressed that Thailand’s personal and corporate income tax rates are higher than those of many competing nations, a discrepancy that could hinder the country's economic growth. The Minister underlined a global trend of lowering such taxes to stay competitive internationally.

 

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Nong Yai Police Station Pioneers with 12-kW Solar System

 

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In a bold step towards a greener future, Nong Yai Police Station in East Pattaya has gone solar, slashing energy costs and setting a shining example for other public institutions. The station, now powered by an impressive 12-kilowatt solar system, is leading the charge in sustainable energy practices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337821-nong-yai-police-station-pioneers-with-12-kw-solar-system/

 

Landslide in Mae Ai, Chiang Mai : At Least Six Missing

 

A landslide has struck Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai, on the afternoon of September 10, with at least six people reported missing following heavy rains that began earlier in the morning.

 

Full Story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1337822-landslide-in-mae-ai-chiang-mai- at-least-six-missing/

 

New Andaman Marine Ring to Slash Phuket-Krabi Travel by 90 Minutes

 

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In a bold move to improve marine transport, the Thai Marine Department is fast-tracking the construction of four piers that will form the new Andaman marine ring route. This initiative is expected to cut travel time between Phuket and Krabi by a remarkable 90 minutes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337823-new-andaman-marine-ring-to-slash-phuket-krabi-travel-by-90-minutes/

 

Financial guru released from Thai prison, faces deportation to India

 

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Indian-born Rakesh Saxena was freed from prison today, where he has been since 2012 after being convicted on embezzlement and securities fraud charges, thanks to the Amnesty Decree announced on the occasion of HM the King’s 6th cycle anniversary on July 28.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337824-financial-guru-released-from-thai-prison-faces-deportation-to-india/

 

Two million more digital lottery tickets sell out in just 22 seconds

 

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Two million additional digital lottery tickets, introduced by the Government Lottery Office (GLO) for the September 16 draw, were sold in just 22 seconds, GLO Director Lt Col Noon Sansanakhom disclosed today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337825-two-million-more-digital-lottery-tickets-sell-out-in-just-22-seconds/

 

New Bangkok city plan: Battle rages over public benefit vs commercial development

 

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The new Bangkok city plan, set to take effect from next year, will bring significant changes to zones across the capital, sparking strong opposition from various groups, including the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337826-new-bangkok-city-plan-battle-rages-over-public-benefit-vs-commercial-development/

 

Elderly in Chiang Mai Targeted by Call Center Scams

 

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CHIANG MAI, Sept 10 (TNA) – The elderly in Chiang Mai have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated call center scams, with thousands falling victim in recent years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337828-elderly-in-chiang-mai-targeted-by-call-center-scams/

 

Typhoon Yagi Causes Eighth Flooding in Chiang Rai's Sailomjoy Market

 

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Floodwaters have inundated Sailomjoy Market in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, for the eighth time this year, according to local authorities on Tuesday. The persistent flooding is directly linked to heavy rains driven by Typhoon Yagi's remnants, which initially hit Vietnam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337829-typhoon-yagi-causes-eighth-flooding-in-chiang-rais-sailomjoy-market/

 

Thai Restaurant Industry Faces Crisis, Urges Government Action

 

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The Thai Restaurant Association has cited a troubling downturn in consumer spending, with sales plummeting below 50%, an issue raised on 9th September 2024 by Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the association's president. She has called for more detailed explanation and concrete steps in the government’s 10 urgent policies to address the crisis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337830-thai-restaurant-industry-faces-crisis-urges-government-action/

 

Thai Teen Kiteboarding Prodigy Soars to 4th in South Korea

 

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Thanawat "Shane" Promwaen, at just 15 years old, achieved an astonishing 4th place at the International Super Cup Kiteboarding Championship held on Jeju Island, South Korea. Competing against seasoned athletes, Shane, youngest in the professional men’s category, showcased remarkable skill and determination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337831-thai-teen-kiteboarding-prodigy-soars-to-4th-in-south-korea/

 

100-Year-Old Tree Makes Up to 40,000 Baht Yearly

 

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A 100-year-old parkia speciosa tree in Trang, Thailand earns as much as 40,000 baht a year due to the high demand for its large, tasty pods. Satit Ramna, owner of the tree located in Na Yong district's Suan Ta Chan Tonmai Panpi, employs locals to harvest the pods from his four century-old trees.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337832-100-year-old-tree-makes-up-to-40000-baht-yearly/

 

Finnair Increases Flights to Asia and the Middle East, Including Phuket

 

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Finnair is offering more flight options to the Middle East and Asia this winter, as part of a major expansion of their flight schedule. Starting in November, Finnair, the national airline of Finland, will boost its flights to popular destinations including Phuket and Dubai due to an increased demand from European tourists seeking warm weather.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337833-finnair-increases-flights-to-asia-and-the-middle-east-including-phuket/

 

Rescue worker fulfills Thai girl's dream of trying KFC

 

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A rescue worker helped make an eight-year-old girl's dream of eating KFC come true after she was discovered strolling to school in the middle of the night. The girl, thrilled about a school trip to see elephants, had left home on foot to ensure she didn't miss her school bus.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337834-rescue-worker-fulfills-thai-girls-dream-of-trying-kfc/

 

Thai newlywed woman left in debt after dowry promise broken

 

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A 21 year old Thai woman from the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet accused her former father-in-law of failing to honour a promise to pay a 280,000 baht dowry, leaving her and her family in debt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337835-thai-newlywed-woman-left-in-debt-after-dowry-promise-broken/

 

Nude awakening: Foreigner filmed naked on Phuket hotel balcony - video

 

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A foreign man caught the attention of locals in Phuket after he was seen talking on the phone as naked as the day he was born on a hotel balcony. He continued to stand naked even after realising he was being filmed by a Thai man.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337837-nude-awakening-foreigner-filmed-naked-on-phuket-hotel-balcony-video/

 

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