Top financial analyst cuts Thailand tourism revenue estimate for first half of 2021 by...
Thailand-
Leading financial analysis firm and bank Kasikorn Research Center, also known as K-research, cut their estimate for tourism revenue for Thailand from 267 billion baht for the first half of 2021 to 137 billion...
‘ShopeePay’ commits to drive digital payment adoption in Thailand
The following is a press release. Their statements are entirely their own.
ShopeePay outlines key commitments to build a long-term sustainable ecosystem, widen its merchant network online and offline and operate in accordance with the...
Thai government starts selling Covid-19 Antigen Test Kits at 35 baht at its official...
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The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) stated they will officially start selling the first lot of Antigen Test Kits (ATK) at 35 baht per piece at GPO shops today, January 14th, and on its...
Thai PM satisfied Thailand’s credit rating, predicted economic improvement, according to Fitch Rating reports
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha was satisfied with Thailand's credit rating which has grown by 4.5 percent, according to Fitch Ratings, after the domestic economy and tourism have gradually revived.
Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana spoke...
Thailand introducing economic BCG model in APEC meeting
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Thailand introduced the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model at the APEC summit this morning (November 18th).
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has introduced Balanced, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth under the BCG Model (Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model). The...
Facial Recognition Becomes a Requirement at Thai Banks for High-Value Transactions
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Financial institutions in Thailand have begun mandating facial recognition for customers conducting high-value transactions. The move, aimed at reducing fraudulent activities and scams, is expected to provide extra security for clients.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree...
Thailand’s New Prime Minister Visits Phuket
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Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited Phuket to discuss a Phuket International Airport extension and tourism development.
Our previous story:
Srettha Thavisin, the Prime Ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, has won...
Thai Commerce Minister Promises to Reduce Prices of Several Products in October
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The Thai Minister of Commerce has promised to reduce prices of several daily products in October 2023 to alleviate the cost of living.
Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the price cut will be initiated...
Thailand and China sign high speed rail project between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima
Bangkok, Thailand-
The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan O'Cha, presided over the official signing of a major high speed rail project yesterday between China and Thailand that is designed to connect Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima...
Musicians, singers and prominent nightlife workers propose four measures to help hard-hit nightlife, live...
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A group of what was described to the press as "prominent" musicians, singers, and nightlife workers presented a formal proposal to the Thai Prime Minister late this afternoon through his representative, asking for assistance...