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
Thai cabinet keeps VAT rate at 7% for another year
AI In-Brief
Thailand News in Brief
Thai PBS World
Thailand and the world, every day
AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.
Thai cabinet keeps VAT rate at 7% for another year
14 Sept 02:05Key points summarised by AI
The Thai cabinet approved extending the 7% Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate for all trade transactions, services, and imports until the end of September next year.
This decision aims to ease the financial burden on citizens and enhance private sector confidence, supporting economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Today 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.