Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules
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Only visitors coming from or going to countries which require a RT-PCR test need to have health insurance covering treatment of COVID-19 in Thailand.
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to...
Thailand Tourism Fee to be postponed until September
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According to the Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the starting date of the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) has been postponed from June to 1 September 2023 to ensure that the TTF...
Raising Minimum Wage Remains a Focus for Move Forward Party in Thailand
The finance minister-designate of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has said the party is committed to increasing welfare spending and the minimum wage, while promoting growth by opening up the economy to competition and...
Move Forward Party Wants Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Restructured
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has announced its intention to disband the Anti-Fake News Center and initiate a comprehensive restructuring of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society if it forms the next government.
In...
China a Significant Driver to Recovery of Thai Economy Says Top Economist
Thailand's economy is on the path to recovery in 2023, and China's role as a significant driver is evident, according to a Thai economist.
Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director for the Economic Intelligence Service of the Thailand...
Contingency in Place for Possible Thaksin Return
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Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam recently revealed that a contingency plan has been devised in anticipation of the potential return of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
According to Wissanu, the government has taken...
Deputy Speaker to Resign if MFP Leads Opposition
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Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada has expressed his willingness to resign from his position if the Move Forward Party, to which he belongs, assumes the role of leading the opposition in the House...
Govt Says Thai Economy May Grow 2.8% This Year
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A deputy finance minister has said Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8% this year, helped by public consumption and investment after the formation of a new government, as exports remain weak amid...
Thailand Ranked 10th in Asia Pacific for World Talent Ranking
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Thailand has secured the 10th position in the Asia Pacific region, according to the 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR) by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
According to the recent 2023 WTR edition...
Israel-Hamas War Not Affecting Thailand’s Energy Reserves
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The war between Israel and Hamas is not affecting Thailand’s energy reserves, according to the country’s main petroleum firm PTT. The company said the current surge in energy price is a...