BOI supports flood-ravaged Songkhla businesses

12 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

The Board of Investment (BOI) implemented emergency measures to support businesses in Songkhla province, severely impacted by recent floods.
Key relief includes tax breaks on imported replacement machinery and approval to increase production capacities for affected firms.
Businesses can also exclude damaged machines from business levy assessments, provided they apply within six months of the disaster zone status being lifted.
BOI further granted over 53 billion baht in investment privileges to 191 firms in critical sectors to accelerate the local economy's revival.

Khon Kaen woman puts house up for sale after three burglaries

Today 11:36 Key points summarised by AI

A Khon Kaen homeowner, Thanida Wanichdamrongsak, has decided to sell her house after enduring three burglaries in three years, despite repeated attempts to improve security.
The repeated incidents, including a recent break-in and a previous one that saw nearly 1 million baht in contents stolen, have left her feeling unsafe and unable to continue living there.
Police are actively investigating, have identified potential suspects, and plan to enhance community security measures, including increased checkpoints and a home-watch service, to address the rising crime concerns.