Welcome to The Practical by Grant Thornton, Thailand. A podcast series where our Tax & Legal experts share practical perspectives on the issues shaping businesses and society.
In Episode 1, we explore a fundamental question that affects every economy and every taxpayer. Why does tax matter?
Through this discussion, we step back from technical rules and examine the broader purpose of taxation. Beyond compliance, taxes play an important role in funding public services, supporting economic development and shaping public policy.
Our hosts also discuss how different countries approach taxation, why some economies rely less on traditional taxes and why sustainable sources of revenue remain essential to long term prosperity.
Whether you are a business owner, finance professional or simply curious about the role tax plays in everyday life, this episode provides practical insights into one of the foundations of every modern economy.
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Tanva Mahitivanichcha
Tanva advises clients on customs and trade compliance matters including customs audits and dispute resolution, customs valuation, product classification, regulated and import/export controlled substances, trade privileges, board of investment promotion projects, customs free zones, excise tax, board of investment privileges, and product rules of origin verifications.View Profile -
Sanporn Sanpatchaya
Sanporn joined Grant Thornton Thailand in 2013. Prior to that he was a legal consultant for four years. His experiences are within tax and legal scopes, and he has provided tax and legal advisory, as well as legal and tax procedure advice on various subjects.View Profile