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Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Published on 17/09/2025
» The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Restaurants pitch VAT cut to help recovery
Published on 17/09/2025
» Reducing value-added tax (VAT) on restaurant bills to 5% from 7% is among the proposals the Thai Restaurant Association plans to make to the new government to help the industry recover.
China complains about treatment of citizens at New Zealand airport
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand said it had complained to Wellington about "harassment" of its citizens at airports, citing the case of a traveller compelled to hand over electronic devices.
Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» KABUL — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign.
2025 China-Asean Expo opens in Guangxi with focus on AI and free trade deal
News, Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 17/09/2025
» The 22nd China-Asean Expo (CAEXPO) commenced on Wednesday, highlighting regional cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and efforts to advance the Free Trade Agreement 3.0.
China’s Guangxi AI hub targets Asean with demand-driven innovation
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 17/09/2025
» NANNING — Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) development through a demand-driven model aimed at serving foreign partners, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Thailand sees 7.1% drop in foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Sept 14 fell 7.08% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Local market bullish on likely Fed rate cut
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thai equities are expected to rise further after the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) bounced back to break the key psychological level of 1,300 points on expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting this week, coupled with signs of easing global trade tensions.
Ministers urged to focus on quick-win economic policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2025
» Executives are calling on the new government to prioritise policies that ease public hardship and drive economic growth, while forming a skilled negotiations team to ensure the country is not at a disadvantage in trade talks.
Land Bridge to nowhere
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2025
» The embattled Land Bridge, a massive logistics project to connect the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, resurfaced in public attention last month.