Tax Section - Doing Business
You will find here a series of summaries providing an overview of useful tax regulations, processes and tax issues for Doing Business in Thailand.
Hosting employee training seminars in Thailand: How can companies claim additional tax deduction
27 April 2026
On 10 February 2026, the Revenue Department strengthened the initiative by setting out the detailed criteria for claiming the additional corporate income tax (CIT) deduction for expenses related to employee training seminars held in Thailand’s secondary cities for expenses incurred between 29 October 2025 and 15 December 2025 pursuant to Royal Decree No. 801 and Director General Notification No. 467. This initiative is intended to promote economic activity in secondary cities by encouraging businesses to organise seminars and training programs in these designated areas
New energy tax measures now enacted: Bigger savings for greener homes
27 April 2026
Thailand has enacted two tax measures to promote household power generation and renewable energy use, now effective until 31 December 2028
Maximise your digital investment: How SMEs can benefit from the new 200% tax deduction
17 March 2026
In today’s business environment, digital transformation has become a key driver of competitiveness and operational efficiency. On 6 February 2026, the Royal Decree on tax exemption for Digital Transformation officially came into force, introducing a targeted tax incentive aimed at enabling businesses to transition toward digital operations in tangible approach.
New era of regulated online gold trading: What businesses and investors need to know
17 March 2026
Amid heightened volatility in the global gold market, an increasing number of investors have turned to gold trading for speculative purposes. This surge in trading has contributed to the appreciation of the Thai baht, which has strengthened by approximately 9.4% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of 2025.
Brighter savings, greener living: Thailand advances tax incentives to promote household power generation and renewable energy use
11 February 2026
On 25 November 2025, the Cabinet approved two tax measures to promote energy conservation and the use of renewable energy, in accordance with the proposal of the Ministry of Energy. The measures are currently pending enactment into law and will be effective from the date it is published in the government gazette until 31 December 2028