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Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
Fighting Health Misinformation in the Digital Age
Published on 30/06/2025
» The National Vaccine Institute (NVI), in collaboration with the Vaccine for the People Foundation and partner agencies, launched a special forum titled “Misinformation Spreads Faster Than Disease – Check Before You Click, Think Before You Share” to raise public awareness about vaccine safety and digital media literacy. The event featured a panel discussion with medical, law enforcement, and communication experts aiming to build immunity against online fake news and promote responsible digital behaviour.
TV warning system set to go live after successful test
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station (RTA) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) working panel recently tested an emergency warning system on a virtual terrestrial TV broadcasting network on a closed system basis.
30 more die in Songkran accidents as danger shifts to local roads
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2025
» Songkran road accidents killed 30 travellers and injured 257 on the second travel day during the long break to celebrate the traditional new year.
ABOUT POLITICS: Governor needs a sprint finish
News, Published on 12/04/2025
» The speed at which Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt runs City Hall's affairs has been compared by observers to an old diesel fuel engine -- slow to start, only to accelerate towards the end.
Thailand to use minimum tax on big international firms from 2025
Published on 13/12/2024
» Thailand plans to apply a minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on big international companies from next year, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said in an interview with a TV programme on Friday.
Bangkok postpones plan to close major road
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has postponed plans to close the elevated road on Rama IX from Dec 2 this year until further notice.
HM King, Queen to visit China
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/11/2024
» Their Majesties the King and Queen will visit China at the invitation of the Chinese government next year when the two countries will mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
MBK Unites to Provide Aid for Chiang Rai Flood Victims
Published on 01/10/2024
» Since the beginning of September, northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Rai, has experienced a severe flash flood crisis. The depression covering the northern region has caused heavy downpours, and the aggressive flow of water has damaged lives and property across many areas. As locals struggle to endure the ongoing water mass, the crisis has inspired collaboration from all sectors, including government, private organisations, and social communities, to tackle the challenges and overcome the disaster.
Fresh complaint filed against veteran Thai general Prawit
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been filed against Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, a former deputy premier and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, concerning one of four audio recordings recently released to the media.