News & Insights — SLF Accounting
Accounting, tax and business updates for Bangkok and Koh Samui, Thailand.
- PP.30 VAT Return in Thailand: Myths Busted
Think PP.30 is optional or only needed when you make sales? Think again. Here's what Thailand's monthly VAT return really requires — and why it matters.
- Thailand VAT Registration: Do You Need to Register?
Find out if your business needs to register for VAT in Thailand. We explain the threshold, who qualifies, and the steps to get compliant.
- Why Your Work Permit Depends on Clean Company Accounts
Your Thai work permit renewal hinges on your company's financial records. Here's a step-by-step guide to keeping accounts in order and staying compliant.
- Year-End Closing Mistakes Small Thai Companies Must Avoid
Closing your Thai company's books for the year? Avoid these common mistakes that lead to penalties, delays, and extra costs. A plain-English guide for small business owners.
- Corporate Bank Accounts in Thailand: What's Changing for Foreign Owner
Thailand's corporate banking landscape is shifting. Here's what foreign business owners need to know now to open and manage a company account successfully.
- Thai Payroll: Net Pay, WHT and SSO Options Compared
Running payroll for Thai and foreign staff? Compare your main options for handling net pay, withholding tax and SSO contributions correctly.
- Paying Foreign Suppliers from Thailand: Withholding Tax Basics
Paying overseas suppliers from Thailand? Learn how withholding tax works, when treaty relief applies, and what paperwork your business actually needs.
- Thai Accountant vs DIY Filing: An Honest Cost Breakdown
Should expats in Thailand hire an accountant or file taxes themselves? We break down the real costs, risks, and ROI so you can decide with confidence.
- Late Filing Penalties in Thailand: How to Avoid the Surcharge
Miss a tax deadline in Thailand and the surcharges add up fast. Learn how late filing penalties work and what you can do to stay compliant.
- Thai Company Annual Audit Checklist: What You Must Submit
Every Thai company must file audited financials each year. Here's a clear checklist of what to prepare, who signs off, and when deadlines fall.
- Corporate Income Tax in Thailand: PND.51 vs PND.50 Myths Busted
Confused about Thailand's corporate income tax filings? We clear up the most common myths about PND.51 and PND.50 so your company stays compliant.
- What Documents Your Thai Accountant Needs Each Month
Running a business in Thailand? Here's the exact monthly document checklist your Thai accountant needs to keep your books clean and compliant.
- 5 Tax-Filing Mistakes That Get Foreign-Owned Thai Companies Fined
Avoid costly penalties with this practical walkthrough of the five most common tax-filing mistakes made by foreign-owned companies operating in Thailand.
- Koh Samui Villa Rental Bookkeeping: Mistakes to Avoid
Running a villa rental in Koh Samui? Avoid these common bookkeeping mistakes that cost owners money, cause tax issues, and complicate compliance.
- Setting Up a Thai Co., Ltd. as a Foreigner: The Real Checklist
Thinking of forming a Thai Co., Ltd.? Here's what's actually changing in 2024 and beyond—plus the checklist foreign founders need to get it right.
- Thailand SSO: Employer Duties and Contribution Options Compared
Understand Thailand's social security system, compare employer obligations, and learn how SSO contributions work for foreign-owned businesses in Thailand.
- Thai Company Monthly Compliance Calendar for Beginners
New to running a Thai company? This plain-English compliance calendar covers every key filing deadline so you never miss a due date.
- PND.1 Monthly Payroll Filing in Thailand: Cost and ROI Guide
What does PND.1 compliance actually cost Thai employers — and what do you risk by getting it wrong? A clear breakdown for business owners.
- Thailand Withholding Tax: PND.3 vs PND.53 Explained
Confused about PND.3 and PND.53 in Thailand? Learn who pays what, how much, and when — with a real business scenario to make it clear.
- Nil VAT Return in Thailand: You Still Have to File It
Got zero sales this month? You still owe the Thai Revenue Department a VAT return. Here's what to do and what happens if you skip it.
- PP.30 VAT Return in Thailand: Myths Busted
Think PP.30 is optional or only needed when you make sales? Think again. Here's what Thailand's monthly VAT return actually requires and why.
- Thailand VAT Registration: Do You Need to Register?
Find out when VAT registration is required in Thailand, what the threshold is, and the practical steps to register your business correctly.
- Thailand bets big on AI despite talent shortage
Thailand is making headlines as Asia's most ambitious artificial intelligence market, according to a new survey by Alibaba Cloud conducted by NielsenIQ across eight Asian markets. The AI Business Application Readiness and Accessibility Survey found that 79% of Thai enterprises…
- Online sellers voice concerns over platforms
Thailand's online sellers are raising serious concerns about e-commerce platform practices, following a meeting between the Thai E-Commerce Association and the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) held on Tuesday, 5 August 2026. The TCCT has since opened a formal…
- Commission to review competition guidelines
Thailand's Trade Competition Commission (TCCT) is reviewing its competition guidelines across three key sectors: digital platforms, modern trade, and on-demand delivery services. The review comes after studies of market structures and business feedback from several provinces…
- Thailand leads regional peers in digital trust ranking
Thailand has been ranked the leading nation in digital trust across Southeast Asia, according to a new report by e-commerce data providers Cube and Impact.com titled "E-commerce Influencer and Affiliate Marketing in Southeast Asia 2026." The report describes Thailand as the…
- Thailand moves closer to currency watchlist removal
Thailand is moving closer to being removed from the US Treasury's Currency Monitoring List, according to a report published by the Bangkok Post on 1 August 2026. The Bank of Thailand expressed confidence that Thailand could be taken off the list in the next review cycle.…
- True chief sets out plans to create AI tech powerhouse
True Corporation's chief executive Sigve Brekke has outlined an ambitious plan to transform the company into an AI-first technology powerhouse, three years after the landmark merger of CP Group's True and Telenor's dtac reshaped Thailand's telecom industry. Speaking to the…
- Line BK targets double-digit loan growth
Line BK, one of Thailand's first digital banking platforms, is targeting double-digit loan growth for the full year 2026 after reporting solid performance in the first half despite challenging economic conditions in Thailand. According to a Bangkok Post report published on 31…
- CKPower Wins Two Thailand-Japan Decarbonization Awards 2026
CKPower, one of the region's largest producers of electricity from renewables, has received two prestigious awards at the Thailand-Japan Decarbonization Award 2026, organised by the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan). The company received a Golden Award for its…
- Corporate loans propel bank growth
Thailand's major banks have reported steady loan growth in the first half of 2026, according to a Bangkok Post report published on 29 July 2026, with corporate lending emerging as the primary driver across the sector. The six domestic systemically important banks in Thailand,…
- Vietjet presses on with Udon plans
Vietjet Thailand is pushing ahead with its expansion plans despite ongoing challenges from volatile fuel prices and cautious consumer spending. The airline's chief executive Woranate Laprabang acknowledged that the conflict in the Middle East continues to create uncertainty…
- The robot army is coming
Thailand is making a serious push to become a regional hub for humanoid robotics, and the implications for business and investment in the country are significant. According to a Bangkok Post report published on 27 July 2026, Thailand is leveraging its established automotive and…
- Criminal complaint filed in share-reporting case
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against an investor named Supaporn Phimpong for allegedly submitting false share ownership and trading reports involving six major listed companies. According to the Bangkok Post, the filings claimed…
- Self-reporting scandal prompts reform calls
A recent Bangkok Post report has brought renewed attention to Thailand's securities disclosure system following a case that has shaken confidence in the country's capital markets. According to the article, a person named Supaporn Phimpong submitted a series of false Form 246-2…
- Thailand among countries still on US Treasury's currency monitoring list
Thailand remains on the US Treasury Department's currency monitoring list, according to the Treasury's latest semi-annual currency report published on July 24, 2026. The report, conducted in accordance with the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, confirmed that no…
- Banker urges building up seaports
Thailand's infrastructure strategy is gaining fresh momentum, with new voices from the banking sector weighing in on the country's long-term connectivity plans. A senior executive at Bangkok Bank, Kobsak Pootrakool, has suggested that a revised transport network connecting…
- Sun PhuQuoc Airways expands Thailand push
Vietnam's newest airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, is ramping up its presence in Thailand as part of an ambitious international expansion strategy. The carrier, owned by Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group, plans to launch daily flights between Bangkok and Phu Quoc Island next month,…
- EU keen on investment, seeks regulatory reforms
EU Keen on Investment but Calls for Regulatory Reform in Thailand European businesses are signalling strong interest in investing across Thailand, but are calling on the government to accelerate regulatory reforms before that potential can be fully realised. Noel Clehane,…
- Policy continuity essential to EEC success
Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor continues to draw attention as a cornerstone of the country's investment strategy. Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council, has stated that the EEC remains one of Thailand's most strategic developments and a…
- TrueMoney unveils new digital payment service
TrueMoney, Southeast Asia's leading fintech platform under Ascend Money, has launched what it describes as Thailand's first inclusive tap-to-pay digital financial service, marking a significant step forward in the country's contactless payments landscape. The service introduces…
- What's on tap for the Thai shrimp industry?
Thailand's shrimp industry is facing renewed scrutiny following Malaysia's suspension of Thai shrimp imports, which took effect on June 1 this year. The ban covers five species including whiteleg shrimp, black tiger shrimp, tiger prawn, banana shrimp and blue shrimp. Malaysian…
- Gold prices face turbulence as oil, Fed risks increase
Gold prices are facing near-term turbulence, according to Thailand's leading gold trader MTS Gold, with the chairman Kritcharat Hirunyasiri warning of downside risks over the next one to two months driven by oil prices and US Federal Reserve policy. Mr Kritcharat stated that if…
- Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) names Thailand key market for Southeast Asia expansion
Thailand is emerging as a key growth market for global commercial laundry equipment provider Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS), which reaffirmed its regional commitment at the Wealth Investment 2026 conference, the 7th Thailand Wealth Conference, held under the theme "Global…
- Luxury car sales likely to slow amid stricter lending
Thailand's luxury car market is facing headwinds, and the numbers tell a clear story. According to the Bangkok Post, new registrations of premium and luxury vehicles dropped 19.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, falling to 6,518 units as reported by the Department of…
- Agency pursues growth through niche tourism
Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) has outlined an ambitious growth strategy focused on quality over quantity, targeting between 2.76 and 2.9 trillion baht in tourism revenue for 2027 from both international and domestic markets. At the TAT Action Plan 2027 meeting, Tourism and…
- Hyundai to export Thai BEVs to Australia
Thailand's role in the global electric vehicle supply chain continues to grow. Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, has announced plans to export battery electric vehicles produced at its Thai manufacturing plant to Australia, with…
- Cash deposits over B5m to face mandatory disclosure
Important regulatory update for anyone banking or doing business in Thailand. The Bank of Thailand has announced that customers depositing more than 5 million baht in cash will be required to disclose the source of those funds, with the rule set to take effect in the fourth…
- Avatar attraction to anchor Asiatique renovation
Major development news out of Bangkok that investors and business owners in Thailand will want to take note of. SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has announced an 8-billion-baht investment to redevelop Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok, transforming it into a family-oriented…
- Nestlé allocates B23bn for new plant
Nestlé has announced a 23-billion-baht investment to build a new Nescafé manufacturing facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The announcement was made on 10 July 2026 and marks a significant commitment to the company's coffee operations in the country. The new facility will focus…