Nation Thailand
Thai Cabinet backs income tax exemption for ACAI’s foreign staff
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Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana said on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) that the Cabinet had approved in principle a draft ministerial regulation granting a personal income tax exemption to foreign staff of the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation ( ACAI ) who work in Thailand .
Key facts
- The Ministry of Finance estimates that the tax exemption will reduce state revenue from personal income tax by about THB1.7 million a year.
- The exemption would cover income received from Thursday (June 6, 2024) onwards.
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Summary
Health & Wellness
The measure is intended to support the Thailand-based centre’s operations and strengthen the country’s role in advancing regional cooperation on ageing societies.