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The Revenue Department is considering cutting corporate income tax to eighteen per cent in order to meet the challenge posed by Thailand's upcoming membership of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).

Deputy Director General Anant Sirisaengtaksin said the department was preparing to restructure taxes in part to boost the country's competitiveness when the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations implement the AEC in 2015.

The AEC will allow free movement of goods, investment and labour among member countries without taxes or other barriers.
 

Demand is jumping ahead of the Year of the Rabbit, but breeders say raising rabbits as pets or for business is s long-term commitment.

Nattawut Trachoo, a manager at a multinational company, acquired a few rabbits as companions 5 years ago at a time when raising the animals was not very popular among Thai pet lovers.

"My friend's shop at Chatuchak is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year," says breeder Nattawut Trachoo.

But things have changed over the last year or two, with a growing number of Thais turning to rabbits because they don't require as much space as dogs or cats, and don't make noises that disturb the neighbours.

With the Year of the Rabbit about to start, bunnies are in high demand with people either buying them for themselves or as gifts for children or friends.

"The market has doubled in size, I would say," says Mr Nattawut, who has turned his house into a small farm with twenty rabbits. "My friend's shop at Chatuchak weekend market is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year."

The Chinese horoscope says the rabbit will bring prosperity and success in love, says Mr Nattawut, adding that white and orange rabbits are the most popular among enthusiasts these days.
 

Demand is jumping ahead of the Year of the Rabbit, but breeders say raising rabbits as pets or for business is s long-term commitment.

Nattawut Trachoo, a manager at a multinational company, acquired a few rabbits as companions 5 years ago at a time when raising the animals was not very popular among Thai pet lovers.

"My friend's shop at Chatuchak is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year," says breeder Nattawut Trachoo.

But things have changed over the last year or two, with a growing number of Thais turning to rabbits because they don't require as much space as dogs or cats, and don't make noises that disturb the neighbours.

With the Year of the Rabbit about to start, bunnies are in high demand with people either buying them for themselves or as gifts for children or friends.

"The market has doubled in size, I would say," says Mr Nattawut, who has turned his house into a small farm with twenty rabbits. "My friend's shop at Chatuchak weekend market is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year."

The Chinese horoscope says the rabbit will bring prosperity and success in love, says Mr Nattawut, adding that white and orange rabbits are the most popular among enthusiasts these days.
 

Demand is jumping ahead of the Year of the Rabbit, but breeders say raising rabbits as pets or for business is s long-term commitment.

Nattawut Trachoo, a manager at a multinational company, acquired a few rabbits as companions 5 years ago at a time when raising the animals was not very popular among Thai pet lovers.

"My friend's shop at Chatuchak is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year," says breeder Nattawut Trachoo.

But things have changed over the last year or two, with a growing number of Thais turning to rabbits because they don't require as much space as dogs or cats, and don't make noises that disturb the neighbours.

With the Year of the Rabbit about to start, bunnies are in high demand with people either buying them for themselves or as gifts for children or friends.

"The market has doubled in size, I would say," says Mr Nattawut, who has turned his house into a small farm with twenty rabbits. "My friend's shop at Chatuchak weekend market is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year."

The Chinese horoscope says the rabbit will bring prosperity and success in love, says Mr Nattawut, adding that white and orange rabbits are the most popular among enthusiasts these days.
 

Demand is jumping ahead of the Year of the Rabbit, but breeders say raising rabbits as pets or for business is s long-term commitment.

Nattawut Trachoo, a manager at a multinational company, acquired a few rabbits as companions 5 years ago at a time when raising the animals was not very popular among Thai pet lovers.

"My friend's shop at Chatuchak is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year," says breeder Nattawut Trachoo.

But things have changed over the last year or two, with a growing number of Thais turning to rabbits because they don't require as much space as dogs or cats, and don't make noises that disturb the neighbours.

With the Year of the Rabbit about to start, bunnies are in high demand with people either buying them for themselves or as gifts for children or friends.

"The market has doubled in size, I would say," says Mr Nattawut, who has turned his house into a small farm with twenty rabbits. "My friend's shop at Chatuchak weekend market is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year."

The Chinese horoscope says the rabbit will bring prosperity and success in love, says Mr Nattawut, adding that white and orange rabbits are the most popular among enthusiasts these days.