Law & Taxation

A proposed retail law restricting foreign companies from competing for consumers in Thailand which was born after the military coup that took over the government is slowly making its way towards becoming law. Foreign retailers like Tesco may face renewed difficulties in Thailand

Mr. Abhisit said the government would go ahead with the proposals as they are part of the country’s tax reforms and he believes he can gain coalition support for the new taxes. The new government is working to improve the public welfare system and property and inheritance taxes would expand the government’s revenue collection base at the possible expense of slowing investment and retirement in Thailand by foreigners.

Although this article refers to US Homeland Security Customs many other counties have their own inspection guidelines and processes. Always cooperate with border agents and when in doubt, leave the laptop at home and use an internet café.

In an exclusive interview with the Pattaya Times, Police Major Anonnat Kamolrat, the new Superintendent of Pattaya Immigration said one of his top priorities is to crack down on the improper issuance of business visas for foreigners under 50-years-old, who are not actually conducting business.