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China visa fears rebuffed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/01/2024
» The government has downplayed concern that its visa exemption policy for Chinese tourists may be exploited by some criminals to enter the country and operate illegal businesses here.
Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’
Published on 26/01/2024
» TAIPEI - Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around the island and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level China-US talks in Thailand.
China's foreign minister to meet US national security adviser in Bangkok
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2024
» WASHINGTON/BEIJING: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok on Friday and Saturday, building on a commitment by the two countries' leaders to deepen dialogue between the world's two largest economies.
China widens South America trade highway
Published on 20/01/2024
» CHANCAY, Peru - In September, a group of Brazilian farmers and officials arrived in the Peruvian fishing town of Chancay. The draw: a new Chinese mega-port rising on the Pacific coast, promising to turbocharge South America’s trade ties with China.
K-Asset establishes partnership with JPMAM
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2024
» Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) is partnering with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to expand its mutual fund business in the Thai market in line with the positive growth of the Thai wealth segment.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Thailand's interface with new FTAs
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 21/12/2023
» The power of data in the expanding panorama of digital trade is becoming an essential component of commercial relations, especially recent free trade areas (FTAs). As Thailand is now exploring new agreements on its western flank (such as with South Asia, Gulf countries and Europe) and on its eastern flank (such as with Pacific rim countries, interlinking with the Indian Ocean), what are some of the stakes deserving careful reflection?
eGates available for outbound foreigners starting this week
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/12/2023
» Outbound foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport can use automated border control systems (eGates) starting on Friday to help speed up the boarding process, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Itthipol Itthisanronnachai said yesterday.
Auto checkout at Suvarnabhumi for foreigners from Friday
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/12/2023
» Automatic channels for passport checks for out-bound foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport will be available from Dec 15, to speed up boarding of departure flights, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Itthipol Itthisanronnachai said on Monday.
Google, officials team up on cloud
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/12/2023
» Thailand is partnering with Google to facilitate governmental agencies using public cloud providers as part of the country's cloud-first policy.