Thailand: Partnering with Australia to develop world-class hospitality skills
By H.E. Mr. Paul Robilliard, the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand As the second largest economy in ASEAN, Thailand is moving ahead in its aim to develop higher-value and knowledge-based industries. Central to its plans are polices that will transition its manufacturing and services sectors to become more high-tech and innovative, in line […]
What is needed to know about CPTPP
By Tanva Mahitivanichcha, Partner, Grant Thornton The CPTPP: What is it – and Should Thailand Join? On 30 March 2018, the Bangkok Post reported Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak expressing his support for Thailand in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Also known as the TPP-11, this amended version of the TPP […]
Two Decades of International Yachts in Phuket
By Scott Bradley, the Managing Director of East Marine in Phuket My journey began when I arrived in Thailand in 1991. The first chain of International yachts was beginning to emerge in the tropical waters of Phuket. Yachts from around the globe began to visit Thai waters, as word spread quickly about the people, the local food […]
Thailand’s Evolving Marine Industry
By Zara Tremlett, Marina Manager at Phuket Yacht Haven The advent of ASEAN has bought Government attention and support to the relatively young but strong, Marine Industry of Thailand. With this in mind Phuket, being the forerunner in Thai Marine Infrastructure is seen as the “hub” for the future of Asia. To achieve and maintain this goal […]
CLC Asia Analysis: Will new ‘Smart Visa’s’ be a game changer for Thailand’s tech start ups?
Source: CLC asia The Thai government officially launched its new ‘Smart Visa’ programme at the start of this month. The launch had been anticipated with some excitement in the later stages of 2017, as the government announced their intention to make it easier to attract workers and investment into the rapidly expanding digital economy sector. […]
FLASHBACK: AustCham Thailand meets with Thai Deputy Prime Minister, January 2017
On the 12th of January, 2017, AustCham Thailand Director, Chris Larkin, together with AustCham Member Simon Wetherall, presented to Thai Deputy Prime Minister, Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong at Government House on issues relating to the government’s efforts to support the Digital Economy in Thailand. The meeting also included officials from counterpart Ministries, such as […]
Transfer Pricing Law Due Soon: Companies will be required to prepare TP documentation
By Stuart Simons and Kancharat Thaidamri , tax partners at Deloitte Thailand The Thai Government took another step forward in introducing transfer pricing law earlier this month with the Cabinet approval of a revised draft of the transfer pricing law. This revised draft follows the public hearing process conducted by the Thai Revenue Department (“TRD”) in July 2017 […]
Thailand’s Customs & Tax Landscape – Look Back at 2017 and Ahead into 2018
By Grant Thornton 2017 was an eventful year for Thai tax collection agencies. The customs law was consolidated with introduction of a new Customs Act. Prior to 13 November 2017 – the date that the new Customs Act became legally effective – the country had 23 sets of customs legislations were enacted from 1921 to 2014. […]
Labour Law Update 2018
By Oramart Aurore Saardphak, Associate at LawPlus Ltd. The 3 major changes to the labour protection and employment law of Thailand in 2017 and early 2018 are discussed below. Employers are invited to take note of their positive and negative implications. The Sixth Amendment to the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (A.D. 1998) (“LPA”) The latest […]
AustCham Member Calendar: Don’t know where to celebrate Australia Day?
G’Day Mate! It’s Australia Day tomorrow, Friday 26th January. If you are in Bangkok and looking to celebrate Australia Day have a look at these great deals from our member companies: 26 JAN – Celebrating Australian Day BBQ | Schooners | Spunks & Bogans| Bonza Time More details 26 – 28 JAN – A G’Day […]
