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Thai finance minister raises hackles over taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira may be the first finance minister under an elected government with a civilian prime minister to propose a hike to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which has remained at 7% since 1992.
Thailand confirms interest in a 6th bridge to Laos
Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2024
» Thailand has confirmed its interest in building another bridge to Laos, the sixth connecting the two countries across the Mekong River.
Consumer confidence takes a hit from high living costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The consumer confidence index declined for a second consecutive month in April, attributed to a slow and uneven economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Maris' appointment as foreign minister sent for royal endorsement
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has forwarded the appointment of Maris Sangiampongsa as new foreign minister to His Majesty the King for royal endorsement.
Foreign minister to address visa issue in Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2024
» Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara will travel to Tokyo in the hope of persuading the Japanese government to maintain its visa-free policy for Thailand amid a jump in the number of overstaying Thai visitors.
Wan thanks negotiators as more Thai hostages freed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2023
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha expressed his gratitude to those who were involved in the negotiations leading to the release of three Thai hostages held by Hamas on Sunday night.
Three more Thais released by Hamas
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2023
» Three more Thai nationals have been released by Hamas, raising the number of Thai hostages freed from captivity to 17, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
Release of Thai hostages not yet confirmed: FM
Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2023
» A news report suggesting that 23 Thai workers held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza may soon be released has not been confirmed, Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said on Friday.
Srettha says 20 of Thai hostages safe, citing Malaysian PM
Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2023
» Twenty of the Thai workers taken hostage by Hamas are safe and they are being relocated to a single location, awaiting release at the appropriate time, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday, quoting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as telling him on the telephone.
Srettha to visit Cambodia, aims to deepen bilateral ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay an official visit to Cambodia on Thursday to bolster relations between the two countries, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara said.