Khonkaen Business 'Baan Khanom Khun Phatra' Gets 3-Year Tax Break for CSR

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

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Local Khonkaen bakery, Baan Khanom Khun Phatra, becomes the first in the region to leverage a BOI CSR initiative, securing a three-year corporate income tax exemption by donating 10 million baht to healthcare and education.

•Baan Khanom Khun Phatra, a local bakery from Khonkaen, is the first in the province to participate in the BOI's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
•The company donated approximately 10 million baht in medical equipment and educational supplies to various local institutions.
•In return for their significant donations, Baan Khanom Khun Phatra will receive a 3-year exemption from corporate income tax.
•The BOI aims to encourage local businesses to invest in community development through tax incentives.

Overview

•The donation activities by Baan Khanom Khun Phatra are planned to be completed by early 2027 (2027), within the 3-year timeframe of the BOI initiative which began in 2026 (2026) and ends in 2028 (2028).
•Baan Khanom Khun Phatra donated medical equipment and educational supplies totaling 10 million baht to three hospitals and one school.
•Baan Khanom Khun Phatra was expected to pay approximately 24 million baht in corporate income tax for 2026 (2026), but will now pay 14 million baht, with the remaining 10 million baht offset by their donations.
•Local communities in Khonkaen, particularly patients and students, will benefit from the donated medical equipment and educational supplies, improving quality of life and reducing social inequality.
•The Director of BOI Khonkaen stated that this CSR measure is an economic response for companies that contribute to society, offering tax exemptions for donations exceeding 5 million baht.
•The BOI's CSR program encourages investment in community and social development, with specific support for healthcare and education facilities.
•The BOI board will approve the tax exemption for Baan Khanom Khun Phatra, following their adherence to the program's conditions.
•Baan Khanom Khun Phatra joined the BOI's CSR program in order to receive tax benefits and fulfill their goal of giving back to the community.

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Key Quotes

Wanneephat Phiphopchaiyasit

"The CSR measure to help local communities is an economic stimulus measure. For those who do good or companies that do good, donations to hospitals or schools can be used to request corporate income tax exemption for 3 years (2026-2028) for amounts of 5 million baht or more."

มาตรการ CSR เพื่อพัฒนาช่วยชุมชนท้องถิ่น เป็นมาตรการตอบรับทางเศรษฐกิจ สำหรับคนทำดี หรือบริษัททำดี สามารถนำเงินที่ได้บริจาคให้โรงพยาบาล หรือ โรงเรียนไปขอยกเว้นภาษีเงินได้นิติบุคคลของบริษัทในระยะ 3 ปี ( 2026-2028 )ในวงเงิน 5 ล้านบาทขึ้นไป

Chalermpol (Owner of Baan Khanom Khun Phatra)

"BOI not only has projects to help good entrepreneurs and investors, but also acts as a bridge for merit-making for Baan Khanom Khun Phatra."

บีโอไอนอกจากมีโครงการช่วยเหลือผู้ประกอบการนักลงทุนที่ดีแล้ว ยังเป็นสะพานบุญให้กับ บ้านขนมคุณภัทราอีกด้วย

Key Entities

Organization

Baan Khanom Khun Phatra(บ้านขนมคุณภัทรา)

A local bakery from Khonkaen, Thailand.

BOI(บีโอไอ)ℹ️

The Thailand Board of Investment, which offers incentives for businesses.

Grand Inter Foods Co., Ltd.(บ.แกรนด์ อินเตอร์ ฟูดส์)

The parent company that produces bakery products under the brand 'Baan Khanom Khun Phatra'.

Chonnabot Hospital(โรงพยาบาลชนบท)

A hospital in Khonkaen Province that received a donated gastrointestinal endoscope.

Sirindhorn Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสิรินธร)

A hospital that received high-flow ventilators as part of the CSR initiative.

Srinagarind Hospital(โรงพยาบาลศรีนครินทร์)

A hospital that received eye surgery equipment as part of the CSR initiative.

Sri Sangwan School(โรงเรียนศรีสังวาล)

A school that received educational supplies and sports equipment for students with disabilities.

Place

Ban Phai District(อ.บ้านไผ่)

The district in Khonkaen Province where Baan Khanom Khun Phatra's factory and store are located.

Khonkaen Province(จ.ขอนแก่น)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the news events take place.

Person

Chalermpol(คุณเฉลิมพล)

A member of the Mahapiti family and a representative of Baan Khanom Khun Phatra, involved in the donation.

Kritsanapat(คุณกฤษณภัทร)

A member of the Mahapiti family and a representative of Baan Khanom Khun Phatra, involved in the donation.

Dr. Cherdchai Kittipowanont(นพ.เชิดชัย กิตติโพวานนท์)

Director of Chonnabot Hospital.

Khun Wannneephat Phiphopchaiyasit(คุณวรรณนิภา พิภพไชยาสิทธิ์)

Director of the Investment Promotion Center Region 3 (Khonkaen), or BOI Khonkaen.

Law

BOI's CSR Measure(มาตรการ CSR ของบีโอไอ)

A corporate social responsibility program by the BOI that provides tax exemptions for donations to community development.

Investment Promotion Measures for Community and Social Development(มาตรการส่งเสริมการลงทุนเพื่อพัฒนาชุมชนและสังคม)

An investment promotion policy aimed at fostering community and social development through business participation.

Timeline

2026

The start year of the BOI's 3-year CSR initiative.

2027

The year Baan Khanom Khun Phatra plans to complete its charitable donations.

2028

The end year of the BOI's 3-year CSR initiative.