Thai and Dutch diplomats focused on Thai-EU FTA by year’s end
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Cabinet approves Super Savings Fund to encourage Thais to save
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Cabinet approves Super Savings Fund to encourage Thais to save
13 Sept 23:35Key points summarised by AI
The Thai Cabinet approved the Super Savings Fund (SSF) to replace the Long-term Equity Fund (LTF), offering a 30% tax deduction (up to 200,000 baht) to encourage long-term personal savings.
Investors must hold SSF units for at least 10 years to qualify for tax-exempt sales revenue, with total annual tax deductions across all eligible funds capped at 500,000 baht.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Yesterday 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.