The government has defended its decision to impose taxes on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) share sales, insisting it was a well-thought-out plan, while denying it is making an exception for big traders.
Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Saturday the Finance Ministry had considered ending the tax waiver carefully after having taken up the issue with the SET and the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations.
He also dismissed news reports which claimed that major traders will continue to enjoy the tax waiver privilege.
