Tutoring schools ordered to pay tax
The Cabinet on Tuesday agreed to tax tutoring schools which is considered profit making operations.
Education Minister Narong Pipatanasai revealed after the Cabinet meeting that therefore their income should be taxed.
An agency will be given the task of regulating and approving tutoring fees to prevent tutoring schools from raising their rates in response to the new tax.
Regarding universities requesting self-administration independent of the state, the Education Minister said the decision depends on the willingness of each university.
