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Japan weighs fee for new pre-travel screening system
Published on 24/12/2025
» The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen (400 baht) to 3,000 yen for a planned online pre-travel screening system called Jesta, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
A vintage Kabul cinema finally falls to Taliban bulldozers
New York Times, Published on 24/12/2025
» KABUL — A movie theatre that bore witness to Afghanistan’s modern history — from the cosmopolitan vibrancy of the 1960s to the silencing and repression that followed not one but two Taliban takeovers — has been razed to make way for a shopping mall.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee upheld by judge
New York Times, Published on 24/12/2025
» NEW YORK — A federal judge said the Trump administration can move ahead with a US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, providing a setback for US technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign workers.
New import duty a double-edged sword
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Customs Department's imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht starting on Jan 1, 2026 will have both positive and negative impacts for Thailand.
Foreign tourist arrivals down 7.25%
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Dec 21, 2025, fell 7.25% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday.
Thailand tipped for major tourism revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 39 million foreign arrivals next year, including 9 million Chinese tourists, while announcing its readiness to help stimulate 3 billion baht via its trade show in January.
Call to address capital inflows hurting exporters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is concerned about baht appreciation because it may be influenced by foreign capital inflows and not aligned with the real economy.
Call for weaker baht to reverse car export slump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is upbeat about the Bank of Thailand's efforts to deal with baht appreciation to prevent direct and indirect impacts to the auto industry, which is grappling with sluggish sales.
Bhumjaithai to unveil three PM candidates
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party will unveil its prime ministerial candidates on Wednesday, with senior figures confirming the party has finalised three names ahead of the 2026 general election campaign.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.