Thai Private Business Sector Voices Support for New Government Policies
National – Mr. Prateep Tangmatitham, the Executive Chairman of Supalai Company Limited, supports the new Thai government's visa-free plan for China and Kazakhstan, 10,000 baht digital wallets, and a minimum wage increase policy for...
Thailand Betting Big on Electric Vehicles as Trend of Usage Increases Globally
National—
Mr. Poonphong Naiyanaphakorn, the Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office, revealed to the public on November 16th, 2023, that the trend of using electric vehicles globally is increasing.
The International Energy Agency (IEA)...
Airports of Thailand to Upgrade Three Regional Airports
PRESS RELEASE:
The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is set to take over the operation of three regional airports in the third quarter of this year, pending the issuance of public airport certifications by the Civil...
Sony Invests 2.57 Billion Baht in Thai Factory for Autopilot Sensors
National—
On March 30th, 2024, Thai national media reported that a large private international company, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, announced an investment of more than 2.57 billion baht to establish a manufacturing factory in Thailand.
The manufacturing...
Thailand’s GDP forecast to plunge by 10.4% after Covid-19, the worst economic recession in...
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Thailand's GDP is forecast to be the worst economic recession among ASEAN countries in the Covid-19 pandemic, said the World Bank yesterday, September 29.
According to the organization's study of the economic growth of...
Thailand’s Social Security Office to pay out workers at 50% of daily wages for...
Bangkok, Thailand-
Thailand's Social Security Office confirmed this week that they will be paying out workers at 50% of their daily wages for up to 90 days if employees are forced to stop work due...
Thai government agrees to extend ‘Rao Chana’ economic stimulus campaign and increase budget another...
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The Thai cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha, today, April 20th, has agreed to extend the "Rao Chana" (We Win) economic stimulus campaign until June 30th in order to alleviate the financial downfall...
Syn Mun Kong insurance revokes its Covid-19 insurance due to worsening infections in Thailand,...
Bangkok -
Thailand's insurance company, Syn Mun Kong Insurance, this morning, July 16th, announced the sudden cancelation of its Covid-19 insurance policies following the worsening Covid-19 situation in Thailand. However, the Office of Insurance Commission...
Federation of Thai Industries calls for government’s cancellation of ‘Test&Go’ scheme and fuel price...
Bangkok -
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) urged the government to revoke the "Test&Go" scheme to help revive the domestic economy and stop rising fuel prices.
FTI president Suphan Mongkolsuthee revealed yesterday, March 10th, that...
Koh Phangan named world’s best destination for a “Workation” according to a prominent website
Koh Phangan, Surat Thani –
 Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, in the South of Thailand, has been named as the world's number one destination for a so-called "Workation", according to a major website.
Government Spokesman...