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China doubles cash subsidies to propel EV sales as economic growth falls short
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/07/2024
» HONG KONG - Beijing has doubled subsidies granted to electric vehicle (EV) buyers, just three months after it rolled out incentives to accelerate the transition of the domestic automotive industry.
LH Bank aims to increase ratio of Taiwanese loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/07/2024
» LH Bank, a subsidiary of Land and House Financial Group (LHFG), aims to double the proportion of its Taiwanese loans over the next 3-5 years, driven by the expanding presence of foreign businesses in the Thai market.
Central Group rolls out QR code payments for tourists
Business, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Central Group of companies, including Central Retail Corporation, Central Pattana, and Centara Hotels and Resorts, have partnered with the Bank of Thailand and six leading commercial banks to provide a cross-border QR payment service for tourists.
Surge in investment project proposals during first half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thailand saw a surge in investment project proposals, led by electrical appliances and electronics, during the first half of 2024, with total proposals soaring by 64% year-on-year, worth 458 billion baht, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Lucky phone numbers and wedding dates to dining don'ts, Chinese numerology superstitions
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/07/2024
» HONG KONG - Learn the ins and outs of feng shui, villain hitting, and fortune-telling as well as the dos and don'ts for cultivating good luck in our series on superstitions in China.
Hong Kong model killed in Bangkok
Published on 25/07/2024
» Police have arrested the boyfriend of a Hong Kong fashion model on suspicion of her murder.
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
New visa schemes launched to promote tourism
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Travellers to Thailand for vacations or brief business trips from 93 countries, including Austria, China, South Korea, Canada and Germany, are no longer required to get a visa and can stay in the country for 60 days. Aiming to boost tourism, this exemption can be renewed at an immigration office for an extra 30 days.
Digital wallet scheme poses credit risk
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 25/07/2024
» During the debate on the extra-fiscal budget for 2024 of 1.22 billion baht to fund the digital wallet (DW) scheme, the government presented the bright side of the figurative coin. This article will present the dark side of the scheme.
Board of Investment pushes printed circuit board industry
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) will continue to promote investment in printed circuit boards (PCBs), following a significant increase in investment projects which have made Thailand a global PCB manufacturing base.