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Thailand’s Tax Changes: Clarity from the Revenue Department
Thailand’s Tax Changes: Clarity from the Revenue Department
In September 2023, Thailand’s Revenue Department announced significant changes to the interpretation of tax laws, which came into effect on Jan 1, 2024. These updates have caused confusion among expats, many of whom are uncertain about their obligations under the new rules. With the 2024 tax filing deadline fast approaching, it’s critical for expats to understand how these changes may affect them.
Officials review assistance to ‘poverty households’ in Phuket
Officials review assistance to ‘poverty households’ in Phuket
PHUKET: More than 3,600 households in Phuket are recognised by officials as living below the poverty line, even in Thailand, and in dire need of assistance.
Underwater garbage, beach cleanup held at Kata
Underwater garbage, beach cleanup held at Kata
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), in collaboration with government agencies, private businesses and members of local communities, launched the ‘Underwater Garbage Collection Project, Artificial Coral Reefs 2025’ at Kata Beach yesterday (Jan 24).
Phuket Lantern Festival kicks off
Phuket Lantern Festival kicks off
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Lantern Festival officially began with an opening ceremony led by Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas yesterday (Jan 23)
Talks held on Phuket’s new construction rules
Talks held on Phuket’s new construction rules
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce held its seminar ‘Unlocking the Phuket Environment: Crisis or Opportunity?’ at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Jan 23), aimed at addressing the recent Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) announcement regarding environmental protection areas and measures in Phuket under the revised 2024 regulations.
Phuket celebrates love: Equal marriage kicks off in joyous style
Phuket celebrates love: Equal marriage kicks off in joyous style
PHUKET: Phuket made history today (Jan 23) as it hosted a grand celebration for equal marriage registrations, marking a monumental step forward for love and equality in Thailand.
DOPA chief inspects Bangla
DOPA chief inspects Bangla
PHUKET: The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), Chaiwat Junthiraphong, led an inspection of Bangla Rd in Patong last night (Jan 22) to evaluate the progress of key initiatives aimed at maintaining public safety and suppressing criminal influences.
British tourist arrested for cocaine
British tourist arrested for cocaine
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 20-year-old British man for possession of cocaine, designated a Category 2 narcotic.
€100k reward offered to solve the death of Stephan Buczynski in Phuket
€100k reward offered to solve the death of Stephan Buczynski in Phuket
PHUKET: The Peter R. de Vries Foundation, a Dutch organisation dedicated to justice in unresolved cases of murder and disappearance, is calling on witnesses in Thailand to come forward with information about the mysterious death of Stephan Buczynski.
All safe in Ratsada fire
All safe in Ratsada fire
PHUKET: Ratsada Municipality turned out a full-response to a fire at a four-storey dormitory located in Soi Bang Chi Liao yesterday (Jan 21).
Heavyweights weigh in for PPAO election
Heavyweights weigh in for PPAO election
PHUKET: The two main candidates contesting the seat of President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) in the elections to be held on Feb 1 have held major rallies to garner support, and votes, for their respective causes.
Phuket Rajabhat Fair gets underway
Phuket Rajabhat Fair gets underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat on Saturday (Jan 18) presided over the official opening of the annual Phuket Rajabhat University fair, this year held under the theme ‘The Charm of Peranakan’.
Phuket Yunnan Association celebrates 30th anniversary
Phuket Yunnan Association celebrates 30th anniversary
PHUKET: The Phuket Yunnan Association hosted a vibrant celebration marking its 30th anniversary on Saturday (Jan 18), and celebrated the coming of Chinese New Year, this year to be observed on Jan 29.
Phuket Town readies for Chinese New Year
Phuket Town readies for Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has kicked off its annual community cleaning initiative, ‘Sweep the House to Welcome Chinese New Year’.
Phuket strengthens dugong conservation efforts
Phuket strengthens dugong conservation efforts
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) this week convened a special meeting at Tha La Beach in Pa Khlok to discuss measures to protect dugongs and seagrass habitats in Phuket.
Disaster-response exercise hailed a success
Disaster-response exercise hailed a success
PHUKET: A comprehensive Command Post Exercise (CPX) conducted by Phuket officials this week to strengthen disaster preparedness and response coordination has been praised a success.
Phuket honours good teachers for ‘Wai Khru Day’
Phuket honours good teachers for ‘Wai Khru Day’
PHUKET: Phuket officials marked the 69th Teachers' Day (Wai Khru Day) with an event at Phuket Wittayalai School yesterday (Jan 16) to honour educators whose dedication shapes the future of Thai education.
Phuket police bolster traffic, security measures for EDC
Phuket police bolster traffic, security measures for EDC
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have confirmed that more than 250 police officers, supported by an additional 300 security personnel from the event organisers, will be deployed for the EDC Thailand 2025 event in Cherng Talay.
Man arrested in Phuket for serial sex abuse of young boys
Man arrested in Phuket for serial sex abuse of young boys
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have successfully apprehended a 43-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy, recording the acts and distributing the footage online. 
Woman arrested in Rawai for role in B36mn investment scam
Woman arrested in Rawai for role in B36mn investment scam
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), working with the Highway Police Division, has apprehended a 36-year-old woman in Rawai accused of facilitating a large-scale investment scam that defrauded victims of over B36 million.