- The incoming Bhumjaithai-led government will not raise the VAT rate to 10% in the next three years.
- The government’s immediate focus is on economic recovery.
- Although a Senate sub-committee proposed a phased VAT increase, the government dismissed any short-term plans for a VAT hike.
- Discussions about increasing revenue collection have occurred, but such measures are not planned for the next two to three years.
Source: bangkokpost.com
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