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Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

Tension grows between the Bank of Thailand and government after last week’s interest rate hike

October 2, 2023

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Both men appear to be pursuing a different vision with Mr Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput acting to protect the country’s financial stability while Mr Srettha is adamant… Read More ›

Baht continues to slide as PM Srettha pushes big-spending capital program to boost foreign tourism

Baht continues to slide as PM Srettha pushes big-spending capital program to boost foreign tourism

September 30, 2023

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New international airport costing ฿80 billion to be built in Phang-nga province which is home to James Bond Island where key scenes from the 1974… Read More ›

Ministry of Labour plans to raise the retirement age with more workers opting out of the economy

Ministry of Labour plans to raise the retirement age with more workers opting out of the economy

September 30, 2023

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Thailand is destined to lose 15.6% of its active workforce in the next 17 years up to 2040 while the ratio of workers to retired… Read More ›

Tourism to recover two-thirds of its 2019 income in 2023 with good news for Srettha on exports

Tourism to recover two-thirds of its 2019 income in 2023 with good news for Srettha on exports

September 28, 2023

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Figures released for foreign tourism to September 19th show Thailand on target to earn ฿1.255 trillion from the industry this year despite a continued downturn… Read More ›

Calls for clarification of new Tax regime which appears to target expat foreign income sources

Calls for clarification of new Tax regime which appears to target expat foreign income sources

September 25, 2023

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The tax change which has already been defended by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a move against income inequality, is coming with Thailand in talks… Read More ›

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

September 23, 2023

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The future of thousands of small businesses in Thailand that have thrived in the kingdom’s post-deregulation cannabis market which is now one of the world’s… Read More ›

Industry leader warns new government to think long term but welcomes fortnightly salary payouts

Industry leader warns new government to think long term but welcomes fortnightly salary payouts

September 22, 2023

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A court in 2019 ruled that teachers should get at least 30% of their salary paid to them for living expenses. This was the call… Read More ›

Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels

Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels

September 20, 2023

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Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul says that no worker should receive less than 30% of their monthly salary into their hands after debt payments are deducted… Read More ›

Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role

Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role

September 19, 2023

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Popular Move Forward Party leader who is also the public’s favourite for Prime Minister in opinion polls is sidelined due to a Constitutional Court suspension… Read More ›

Police arrest Chinese kidnapper with similar details to an abduction for ransom case in April

Police arrest Chinese kidnapper with similar details to an abduction for ransom case in April

September 17, 2023

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As Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin spent this weekend in Chiang Mai, he urged local police there to tighten security for tourists particularly for Chinese arrivals,… Read More ›

New Tourism minister gung ho that 2019 records can be smashed in 2024 despite falling spends

New Tourism minister gung ho that 2019 records can be smashed in 2024 despite falling spends

September 16, 2023

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Easier visa-free access for Chinese tourists is a risky move amid lower demand with a rising flight of criminal classes and the desire by certain… Read More ›

Local corruption linked to the police under the spotlight after officer’s murder in Nakhon Pathom

Local corruption linked to the police under the spotlight after officer’s murder in Nakhon Pathom

September 14, 2023

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Events on the night of September 6th last and developments since have brought home the scale and extent of the corruption problem in Thailand with… Read More ›

Pita says Move Forward can win next General Election by a landslide after decisive Rayong poll success

Pita says Move Forward can win next General Election by a landslide after decisive Rayong poll success

September 12, 2023

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Local poll shows that support on the ground for the country’s leading party has grown since the May 14th General Election driven by public anger… Read More ›

Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader

Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader

September 10, 2023

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra was a consistent favourite choice for PM among the public up to the point when Pheu Thai broke off its coalition government agreement… Read More ›

Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken

Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken

September 9, 2023

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A claim that Thailand can return to a 5% GDP growth rate made by Srettha Thavisin in Khon Kaen on Saturday is at odds with… Read More ›

Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target

Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target

September 8, 2023

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Former Future Forward Party Secretary-General Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and now Progressive Movement leader this week called on the newly sworn-in government to look at a wider… Read More ›

82-year-old Austrian tourist found dead at the airport on first day of his holiday in Thailand

82-year-old Austrian tourist found dead at the airport on first day of his holiday in Thailand

September 6, 2023

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The remains of the elderly tourist, wearing jeans and sneakers, were discovered lying face-up on several public seats near Gate 8. They had been there… Read More ›

Srettha’s new 34-member cabinet takes power after audience with King in Bangkok on Tuesday

Srettha’s new 34-member cabinet takes power after audience with King in Bangkok on Tuesday

September 5, 2023

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New government to fan out into ministries as the country makes a new start on Thursday after a special cabinet meeting on Wednesday to prepare… Read More ›

New visa-free regime plan for Chinese tourists will see more criminal elements entering Thailand

New visa-free regime plan for Chinese tourists will see more criminal elements entering Thailand

September 4, 2023

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The Immigration Bureau has also expressed concern about queues and pressure at Suvarnabhumi Airport caused by the large number of Chinese arrivals expected to avail… Read More ›

New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in

New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in

September 2, 2023

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Former lawyer to Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichit Chuenban, who was tipped as Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office was eventually not appointed with the role… Read More ›

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