Thai Cabinet Approves in Principle Entertainment Complex Bill with Casino Entry Fee for Thais...
National —
The Thai Cabinet has greenlit the Entertainment Complex Bill with the goal of boosting tourism and the economy, along with a proposed 5,000-baht entry fee for Thai nationals accessing casino facilities.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn...
Thailand Privilege Card Unveils New BRONZE Card
PRESS RELEASE:
Offering 5-year Membership for THB650,000Â to Attract Potential Foreigners
and to Reinforce Thailand as Sought-After Long-Term Residency Destination.
Bangkok, 2 January 2025 — Thailand Privilege Card Co Ltd, a leading provider of exclusive long-term residency program with...
Thai Nightlife Sector Sees Growth as Entertainment Tax Cut Extended Another Year
National —
On December 24th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul announced that the Thai Cabinet had approved an extension of the reduced excise tax rate for entertainment venues, lowering it from 10% to 5%...
Former PM Thaksin Discusses Isans Future, Thailands Opportunity
National —
On December 20th, 2024, former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra delivered a special lecture on "The Future of Isan and Thailand's Opportunities."
He emphasized that the development of Isan (northeast) must begin with its...
India Becomes Key Market as Thai Tourism Sets Historic Milestone
National —
On December 19th, 2024, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong announced Thailand’s record of welcoming 2 million Indian tourists in 2024, a historic milestone. The government now targets 2.5 million Indian visitors by...
Thai Instant Noodles Giant Targets Europe and Asia with Bold Investments
National —
On December 12th, 2024, Mr. Phan Phaniangwet, the Managing Director of Thai President Foods PLC, producer of Mama instant noodles, revealed improved sales figures for December, aligning with an expected annual growth...
Gourmet Market Rolls Out AI-Powered Smart Carts at Leading Bangkok Malls
Bangkok —
Gourmet Market has launched the Gourmet Market Smart Cart, an innovative self-checkout shopping cart for enhanced convenience. It debuts on December 12th at Paragon, Emporium, and EmQuartier, Bangkok.
The Smart Cart, featuring a...
Thai PM Highlights 3-Month Achievements and Future Vision
National —
At 10:00 AM on December 12th, 2024, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra presented her government's three-month progress under the theme "2025: Thailand’s Opportunity, Real Achievements."
She detailed strategies for governance and outlined upcoming...
Thailands 2024 Tourist Arrivals Surpass 32 Million, 2025 Target Set at 40 Million
National —
On December 11th, 2024, Mr. Adith Chairattananon, the Secretary-General of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), disclosed that Thailand recorded 32,719,298 international tourists from January 1st to December 8th, 2024, generating...
Thai Commerce Ministry Intensifies Efforts Against Illegal Trade and Substandard Imports
National —
On December 9th, 2024, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a meeting with relevant agencies to address violations by foreign businesses and the influx of substandard goods.
The meeting emphasized coordinated short, medium, and...