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A long process to collect of Bt17.6bn unpaid tax from Thaksin

11 Sept 01:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities, including the Revenue Department, Office of Attorney General, and Legal Execution Department, are commencing the collection of 17.6 billion baht in unpaid personal income tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The Supreme Court's tax division has overturned previous rulings, affirming Thaksin's liability for the tax related to the sale of Shin Corporation equity to Singapore's Temasek Holding Company.
The collection process is anticipated to be lengthy, potentially involving the seizure of Thaksin's overseas assets by the Office of the Attorney-General and their subsequent auction by the Legal Execution Department.
The tax demand, totaling 17.6 billion baht with fines and interest, stems from an investigation committee's ruling that income from the 2006 Shin Corp share sale by Thaksin's children was subject to taxation, despite complex transfers designed to avoid capital gains tax.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.