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What is the current cannabis situation?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 17/08/2022
» It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.
Taking a deep dive into the baht rebound
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 03/08/2022
» The currency of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy traded against the greenback at 36.08 on Monday, appreciating 1.4% compared to a week prior.
Explainer: Exploring the land scheme for foreigners
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 20/07/2022
» The government's latest bid to attract affluent foreigners involves offering the ability to purchase land for residential use in the country. While this proposal is intended to reinvigorate the economy, many analysts are urging caution.
Baht in spotlight after hitting 7-year low
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/07/2022
» The currency of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy hit a seven-year low of 36.35 baht against the greenback last week. Nonetheless, analysts feel upbeat about the baht's future in the second half of this year.
Unmasking changes to Covid restrictions
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 22/06/2022
» As Thailand plans to downgrade Covid-19 to endemic status in July, several rules from the pandemic era such as wearing a mask in public and mandatory purchase of Covid health insurance to enter the nation for foreign visitors are set to change.
Manufacturing expands for 5th month in a row
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 03/06/2022
» Thai manufacturing grew for the fifth consecutive month in May despite a fall in demand, with safety stock building one of the key factors driving the expansion.
Explainer: What is PDPA, Thailand's new data law?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 01/06/2022
» Thailand's drive to provide more comprehensive online safety for individuals begins Wednesday with enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Explainer: Is Thai supply chain anchored to China?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 18/05/2022
» China's Covid containment measures, especially in the world's largest port city of Shanghai, have influenced Thailand's supply chain security and could cast a shadow on local manufacturers' decisions in the medium term.
Explainer: Should we be concerned about the baht?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 11/05/2022
» Thailand started off this week with the baht weakening to a five-year low of 34.62 against the greenback. While in line with other Asean currencies that have softened against the US dollar, the performance is worth monitoring because it serves as an indicator in the country's recovery.
What are the entry rules from May 1?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 27/04/2022
» Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to endure a brief hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.