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New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Study touts tech for firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) provides policy recommendations to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the automotive and auto parts and fashion industries by leveraging innovative technologies with low-interest financing and a focus on new markets such as Africa, India and the Middle East.
VAT rules changed for online sellers in Thailand
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Revenue Department is amending the law to require foreign online platforms to register as vendors in the value-added tax (VAT) system.
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Published on 29/08/2024
» JAKARTA: Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers staged a strike in several Indonesian cities on Thursday to protest against low pay, and called on the government to provide more protection against what they say are unfair practices by ride-sharing companies.
Kenya envoy says Thai investors missing out
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2024
» Thailand and African nations should promote more two-way trade, investment and academic exchanges to strengthen ties and expand business opportunities, says the Kenyan ambassador to Thailand.
Thai Commerce Minister leads trade mission to Kazakhstan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2024
» Caretaker Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai departed for Kazakhstan on Aug 13 on a mission to explore new opportunities for Thai products.
Chulalongkorn University and Buakaw Launch Muaythai Documentary
Published on 14/08/2024
» The Institute of Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University, through The Multicultural Studies and Social Innovation Center (MSSIC), has launched the documentary "MUAYTHAI: POWER & SPIRIT" to showcase Muaythai's cultural and historical significance on the global stage. The July 26, 2024 premiere was held at House Samyan Cinema, reflecting the university's commitment to elevating Thai culture through academic excellence and practical application.
Scheme to develop financial hub begins
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry is forming a committee tasked with developing policies and drafting legislation to establish the country as a financial hub.
Fresh call for Cambodian talks on untapped fuel field
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Petroleum Institute of Thailand is pushing energy and foreign affairs authorities to engage in talks with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA), as there has been no progress on the issue since early this year.
Addressing the Thai nominee problem in foreign-owned firms
Business, Published on 12/08/2024
» A large Chinese-language billboard explicitly offering a service to help customers obtain passports and citizenship for several countries, observed in Huai Khwang district last month, has again sparked a controversy regarding nominee businesses in Thailand.