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Thailand records 9.4 million tourists since Jan
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2024
» Thailand recorded 9.4 million foreign tourists in the first three months of this year, who contributed an estimated 454.6 billion baht (US$12.4 billion) to the economy in spending, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday.
El Salvador removes income taxes for money from abroad
Reuters, Published on 13/03/2024
» SAN SALVADOR: El Salvador's Congress approved on Tuesday a reform to remove income taxes previously imposed on money from abroad, in a move to attract more foreign investment.
Thailand promises green investment funds for carbon goals
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» Asset managers in Thailand will soon be able to set up funds to invest in forestry and tree planting projects, as regulators seek to diversify the capital markets and provide funding to sectors that champion the goal of carbon neutrality.
China's Mekong dams turn Thai fishing villages into 'ghost towns'
Reuters, Published on 21/03/2023
» CHIANG KHONG, Thailand: From February to April each year, Kam Thon spends most of her days knee-deep in the waters of the Mekong River by her village in northern Thailand, gathering river weed to sell and cook at home.
Digital, circular economy can earn Thailand B110bn a year extra - World Bank
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2022
» Digital and disruptive technologies and development of a circular economy can earn Thailand up to 110.1 billion baht (US$3.4 billion) each year in additional investments, savings and revenue, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Myanmar opposition raises $6.3m on launch of 'revolution' bonds
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2021
» A shadow government in Myanmar said it has raised $6.3 million on the opening day of its inaugural bonds sale, in its biggest move yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta.
Govt plans B225bn stimulus to rescue virus-hit economy
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2021
» The government is planning to spend almost a quarter of a trillion baht in providing financial relief to low-income groups to cope with the economic hit from the biggest Covid-19 outbreak sweeping the nation since the pandemic began.
Tourism minister envisions 32m foreign visitors in '16
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2016
» International tourist arrivals in 2016 are expected to hit a record high of 32 million compared with an estimated 29.88 million last year, the tourism and sports minister said on Wednesday.