Thai Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Urges Action as GDP Growth Stalls at 1.5%...
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On May 23rd, Thai national media reported that Mr. Wisit Limluecha, the Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern about the slow economic recovery, noting that GDP growth in Q1/2024 was...
Thailand Plans International Entertainment Boost with Formula One, Summer Sonic, Tomorrowland, and More
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On March 23rd, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed ongoing progress on organizing international entertainment in Thailand such as Formula One Group, Formula E, Art Basel, Summer Sonic, and Tomorrowland.
According...
Microsoft CEO Unveils Plans for New Data Center in Thailand, Pioneering AI Innovation to...
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On May 1st, 2024, Mr. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, publicly revealed the company's plans at Microsoft Build: AI Day in Bangkok and announced the establishment of a new regional data center in...
Bangkok Implements New Street Vending Rules with Focus on Pedestrian Safety and Order
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On September 19, 2024, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesperson Ekwaranyu Amrapal announced that Governor Chadchart Sittipunthas signed a new regulation outlining updated criteria and conditions for street vending on public roads and spaces...
Shopping malls across the country to close earlier, at 9:00 P.M., to help stop...
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Shopping malls that are part of The Thai Retailers Association and the Thai Shopping Center Association will be closing across the country earlier, at 9:00 P.M., starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 15th, a spokesperson stated...
THAI rehabilitation plan approved, board of five plan administrators formed to start implementation
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The Central Bankruptcy Court today, June 15th, approved a rehabilitation plan for Thai Airways International (THAI) and formed a board of five plan administrators to immediately start the implementation.
The Court's decision has ruled...
Thai Government Officially Launches Digital Mobile ID Application
The Thai government has officially launched the ThaID (THAI-I-D) mobile application, a major development in digital transactions for personal identity verification. The app eliminates the need for data entry, making the process convenient, quick...
Thailand Leads Push for Seamless Tourism with Neighboring Countries
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced plans to develop seamless tourism between Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, following a meeting with leaders of the three countries, held on the sidelines of a summit...
Restaurant Industry Faces Over 50% Drop in Spending, Urges Government for Immediate Stimulus
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On July 31st, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Chairman of the Thai Restaurant Business Association, revealed that the restaurant industry has faced a significant drop in spending, exceeding 50% recently.
The association had...
Thai government maintains “neutral” position in Ukraine-Russia conflict
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The Thai government has reaffirmed Thailand's neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
The remarks were delivered Tuesday (March 1st) during a Thai Cabinet meeting to assess the unfolding crisis, in response to requests from over 25...
