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Thailand considers excise tax hikes on imported EVs
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Ministry of Finance is studying the imposition of a higher excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Tourism industry likes Thaksin’s ‘CEO governor’ idea
Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators agree with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for “CEO governors” — a policy he introduced two decades ago with mixed results — but say there must be checks to ensure transparency and that work is carried out effectively.
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
IPA Showcases Global Investment Deals in Singapore
Published on 14/07/2025
» Singapore, July 2025 – International Property Alerts (IPA), a leading global property concierge platform, will present exclusive overseas investment opportunities at the Global Property Expo Singapore 2025 from July 18 to 20. (https://www.globalpropertyexposingapore.com/) at Marina Bay Sands Expo Centre, as Singaporean investors increasingly seek international diversification and lifestyle flexibility in the post-pandemic era.
Striving for a common future
Published on 01/07/2025
» China and Thailand are good neighbours connected by rivers; good relatives tied by a special bond; and good partners with a common future.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Trump announces ‘golden visa’ website
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has announced a new website for his planned $5-million US residency permit, saying the waiting list for the “golden visa” has opened on TrumpCard.gov.
Wealthy Chinese turn away from US real estate as Trump amps up trade war with Beijing
Published on 05/05/2025
» Wealthy mainland Chinese are increasingly shifting their attention and capital away from the United States to other real estate markets amid rising geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, according to property agents.
New developments in immigration policies
Published on 17/10/2024
» On October 15th, the Thai government announced the extension of the policy of "cancelling the entry card". During the implementation of the policy, all Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can enter the country without filling in the entry card.
One day in Istanbul
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/10/2024
» When our business-class flight touched down in Istanbul at first light, we awoke to a pleasant welcome of cool weather. Unexpectedly, we learned that many of our travel companions were visiting Turkey for the first time and that Thai travellers are exempt from visa requirements.