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Department promotes promising stars in lacklustre year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Revenue Department says there are significant challenges this year achieving tax collection targets because of the slowdown in economic activities, although it has identified five sectors that show promise.
Minor International Backs Government Efforts
Published on 22/03/2024
» Minor International (MINT)’s Chairperson, Mr. William Heinecke, and Group CEO, Mr. Dillip Rajakarier, recently held discussions with the Prime Minister of Thailand, H.E. Srettha Thavisin. During the meeting, MINT commended the Government for its pro-business and pro-tourism policies, including visa exemptions, tax reduction on alcohol beverage sales, as well as various measures aimed at attracting visitors from around the world to Thailand, such as Formula E racing and the expansion of international airports. MINT's Chairperson expressed confidence in the Government, stating that under the Prime Minister's administration, Thailand has the potential to become the world's number-one tourist destination within two years.
Bolstering Thai Economy: Key Recommendations for Government
Published on 21/02/2024
» The Vice Chairmen of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Mr. Montri Mahaplerkpong and Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, reported a notable increase in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for January 2024, rising to 90.6 from 88.8 in December 2023. This upswing in TISI can be attributed to various contributing factors.
EEC ID system set for September launch
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) aims to launch the EEC ID system by September as an additional part of the existing EEC visa scheme which will further ease the burden of foreign investors and workers in the 35 promoted zones in the three EEC provinces.
KTC keen on card stimulus spending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2024
» Krungthai Card (KTC) believes the government's Easy E-Receipt scheme should increase the company's credit card spending in the first two months of the year.
Fond memories ruined by queues
Editorial, Published on 31/12/2023
» With the New Year set to begin tomorrow, the peak travel season is in full swing, with this year being reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. In the first 11 months of 2023, Thailand welcomed 24.5 million visitors, with Bangkok ranking as the most visited city on the planet (Pattaya and Phuket rounded out the top 20 list). That trend is continuing as cold weather grips many parts of the world and people jet off to the kingdom to enjoy the final days of the year or start the new one with a much-needed holiday.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Immigration police prepare for holiday rush at airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2023
» The Immigration Bureau has prepared a number of measures to facilitate air travel during the upcoming New Year holidays.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Thailand set to remain No.2 digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/11/2023
» Thailand is expected to remain the second-largest digital economy in Southeast Asia in terms of gross merchandise value (GMV) from 2023 to 2030, according to data in the "eConomy SEA 2023" report.