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Blind man conned out of land by his deceased mother’s younger sister after signing up for a loan

Blind man conned out of land by his deceased mother’s younger sister after signing up for a loan

January 10, 2024

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Blind man’s heartbreaking betrayal as his Aunt swindles his land for a loan. In a week of uplifting financial disability support hikes, Mr Likhit’s tale… Read More ›

PM again attacks central bank on interest rates as deputy Finance Minister raises bond concerns

PM again attacks central bank on interest rates as deputy Finance Minister raises bond concerns

January 8, 2024

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Economic turmoil online: PM’s second attack on Bank of Thailand raises bond concerns. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launched a scathing attack on the Bank of… Read More ›

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

Marijuana industry faces disaster as Health Minister unveils law to outlaw recreational pot use in Thailand

January 7, 2024

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Thai Cannabis Crackdown: Health Minister’s new law targets recreational use and challenges Bhumjaithai’s legacy. Minister Cholnan unveils strict cannabis law, eliminating recreational use. The current… Read More ›

Jury still out on EV vehicles but with its back against the wall, Thailand is all in for the ride at high torque

Jury still out on EV vehicles but with its back against the wall, Thailand is all in for the ride at high torque

January 6, 2024

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Thailand’s car market grapples with a 30% sales slump in 2023. The government is pinning its hopes on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to revitalise the industry.… Read More ›

New tax era in Thailand begins as Revenue now shares data with 138 countries within the OECD

New tax era in Thailand begins as Revenue now shares data with 138 countries within the OECD

January 6, 2024

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Thailand’s Tax Revolution – The Revenue Department of Thailand embraces a new era in tax enforcement, sharing data with 138 countries within the OECD framework.… Read More ›

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power

Film and creative revolution being brewed by ‘Ung Ing’ to transform Thailand’s global soft power

January 5, 2024

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Ung Ing, the dynamic leader of Pheu Thai, unveils a bold plan for Thailand’s film industry transformation. Proposing a new law and creative agency, the… Read More ›

PM takes aim at the Bank of Thailand over interest rates despite Thailand’s lower borrowing costs

PM takes aim at the Bank of Thailand over interest rates despite Thailand’s lower borrowing costs

January 3, 2024

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin takes a swipe at the Bank of Thailand’s 2.5% interest rate, citing potential harm to economic recovery. As Thailand begins to… Read More ›

Thailand, China forge closer ties with permanent visa-free access between both countries on March 1st 2024

Thailand, China forge closer ties with permanent visa-free access between both countries on March 1st 2024

January 2, 2024

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Thailand & China: Historic Visa-Free pact boosts tourism and ties. PM Srettha Thavisin announces a groundbreaking move confirming permanent visa-free access between China and Thailand.… Read More ›

Social security fund faces bankruptcy in a decade if action is not taken due to the Kingdom’s acute ageing crisis

Social security fund faces bankruptcy in a decade if action is not taken due to the Kingdom’s acute ageing crisis

January 1, 2024

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Thai Social Security Fund on the Brink: Pro-Democracy win overshadowed by looming financial crisis. Thailand’s Social Security Fund, valued at ฿2.36 trillion, faces imminent bankruptcy… Read More ›

Thai economy is stable but is being strangled by personal debt. Fixing it could see pain before any gain

Thai economy is stable but is being strangled by personal debt. Fixing it could see pain before any gain

December 29, 2023

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Thailand shocked by a 4.71% plunge in November’s manufacturing, prompting concerns about a fading economic base. High household debt poses a significant threat despite the… Read More ›

Thailand wants to see far more US and Canadian tourists as long-haul visitors spend twice as much

Thailand wants to see far more US and Canadian tourists as long-haul visitors spend twice as much

December 28, 2023

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Thailand aims to see more US and Canadian tourists in 2024, focusing on the long-haul market. Plans include cheaper flights, visa liberalisation and spreading the… Read More ›

Steady as she goes growth and economic stability driven by a growth in US exports is all good news

Steady as she goes growth and economic stability driven by a growth in US exports is all good news

December 27, 2023

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Thailand’s economic outlook for 2024 and 2025 focuses on stability. Cabinet-approved budgets reflect prudent fiscal measures, projecting a deficit of ฿693 billion for 2023-2024. Despite… Read More ›

Tourist insurance plan for all visitors agreed by cabinet scotched again by top ministry officials for stop gap measure

Tourist insurance plan for all visitors agreed by cabinet scotched again by top ministry officials for stop gap measure

December 22, 2023

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Days after a cabinet order for a universal foreign tourist insurance scheme, Minister Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol proposes a ministry-funded emergency claims budget instead. This reversal raises… Read More ›

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

Anutin reveals new low-interest loan facility for informal borrowers with a good credit rating to be offered 

December 22, 2023

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Thai government to the rescue: Deputy PM Anutin announces low-interest loans up to ฿50,000 for good credit borrowers outside the formal system. It comes amid… Read More ›

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

December 20, 2023

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Thailand finally ditches the long-delayed tourist levy. The PM orders universal insurance for all foreign tourists and visitors to Thailand. Will it revive confidence or… Read More ›

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

December 19, 2023

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In the wake of the True-DTAC merger fallout, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) faces internal strife as public complaints surge. Move Forward’s Sirikanya… Read More ›

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

December 18, 2023

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Government’s comprehensive plan targets informal debt. It aims to free 5 million civil servants from ‘Debt Slavery’ and inject a substantial ฿500 billion into the… Read More ›

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

Party in Thailand as nightlife opens until 4 am while more airport police are drafted in to meet demand

December 17, 2023

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Thailand gears up for a vibrant holiday season with extended nightlife hours until 4 am and Suvarnabhumi Airport anticipating over 150,000 daily arrivals. Deputy Prime… Read More ›

Economy at crossroads: World Bank calls for structural reform to avert two decades of low growth

Economy at crossroads: World Bank calls for structural reform to avert two decades of low growth

December 16, 2023

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It’s an economic SOS: The World Bank sounds the alarm! Ageing woes, private sector debt and corruption threaten 20 years of sluggish growth. Urgent structural… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

December 16, 2023

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Thai PM working to spark EV Revolution for Thailand in Japan. Srettha woos auto giants for a brighter and green future. The extended visit is… Read More ›

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