Thailand Charts New Economic Path with Strategic Tax Reforms
PM Pichai Rejects VAT Hike, Fosters Growth Through Product-Based Tax and Expanding Trade Partnerships
In a pivotal move to bolster economic growth and maintain fiscal balance, Thailand's Prime Minister Pichai has announced plans to pivot from increasing the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15% in favor of implementing product-based tax reforms.
This strategic shift aligns with Thailand's remarkable 5.7% expansion in its digital economy this year, emphasizing the sector’s pivotal role in driving national progress.
The government’s dedication to modernizing economic policies is further underscored by substantial gains in the trade sector, highlighted by an 11.5% year-on-year increase in dairy exports, driven largely by Thailand's Free Trade Agreements.
This surge not only bolsters the agricultural sector but also enhances Thailand's competitiveness on the global stage.
Concurrently, Thailand is exploring new economic opportunities under the BRICS framework, with Russia showing interest in deepening cooperation.
This potential partnership could lead to augmented economic ties and shared benefits.
Complementing this optimism, a survey forecasts a 5% rise in average salaries by 2025, reflecting growing confidence in Thailand's economic stability.
Additionally, the agricultural sector exhibited resilience with exports reaching THB 1.54 trillion between January and October.
These developments collectively underscore Thailand’s dynamic economic landscape and its path towards sustained growth.