{
  "id": 19034495,
  "title": "Looking beyond tax savings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/looking-beyond-tax-savings",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-08T22:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/investment/3351340/looking-beyond-tax-savings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investors are advised to prioritize factors such as risk, investment horizons, and protection needs, rather than relying solely on tax savings, as the year concludes in Thailand. While tax benefits like RMF investments with a 30% deduction and Thai ESG funds offering a 30% reduction on assessable income are options, they should be chosen based on an individual's financial goals, risk tolerance, and the ability to maintain contributions or premium payments over time. Investment advisors emphasize that tax deductions merely lower assessable income, not the actual tax payable, and the overall benefit depends on an individual's tax bracket. Life insurance premiums, including those for non-earning spouses, can also be deducted up to specific limits, but deductions should be carefully calculated to avoid overlapping coverage and additional tax liabilities. Investors must be aware of the conditions tied to policy premiums, coverage periods, and exclusions, and avoid canceling or surrendering policies prematurely, as this could result in losing tax advantages and incurring extra costs.",
  "summary": "Tax breaks should not be the only factor driving year-end investment decisions. Investors are urged to look beyond tax deductions and weigh risks, investment horizons and protection needs when choosing funds and insurance policies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}