The annual water festival of Songkran stands out as Thailand’s most renowned celebration and remains a draw for visitors. The traditional New Year for Thais, Songkran is the Sanskrit word meaning “to move into” as the three-day festival marks the move into a new solar year. The celebrations are now observed nationwide, including in the Muslim-...
MAJOR TAX CATEGORIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: undefined • Corporate income tax: Entities incorporated in Thailand are subject to tax on worldwide income. Foreign incorporated companies are subject to tax on income derived from business activities in Thailand or certain categories of income paid from...
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A commitment to meet current global business needs by following the trend towards liberalisation continues after the change of government in July 2011. Even the flooding of major parts of the country, which inundated seven major industrial estates and temporarily slowed down manufacturing, did not change Thailand’s general course of attracting...
ETIQUETTE: The Kingdom of Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country with Muslim and Christian minority groups. Since the 1960s the country has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and as a result caters to visitors from different cultures. In business settings, it is common...
Not merely a high point for history buffs of the Second World War, Kanchanaburi also appeals to a growing number of visitors seeking outdoor adventure, a vibrant local culture and a pristine natural environment. Although nearby Myanmar’s rapid development could transform parts of the province and bring industrialisation, the area around...
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