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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.
Retail association touts recovery strategies
Business, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association has recommended two strategies to accelerate economic recovery amid the prolonged global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.
Poll finds rising economic anxieties
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thais fear for the future, with rising anxieties over income and possible job losses, according to the "What Worries the World" survey conducted by global market research firm Ipsos.
Group seeks legal work for refugees
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» A civil society network on Thursday urged a parliamentary committee to allow Myanmar refugees housed in temporary shelters here to work legally, as international humanitarian aid for them threatens to dry up soon.
UK to lower voting age to 16
Published on 17/07/2025
» LONDON - The British government said on Thursday that it planned to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections in a major overhaul of the country’s democratic system.
Pirelli Launches New Office and Logistics Hub
Published on 17/07/2025
» Bangkok, 14 July 2025 – Pirelli Tyre (Thailand) Limited celebrated the official opening of its new office and logistics hub in Bangkok, Thailand. This milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s strategy to strengthen its presence in ASEAN, where Pirelli already has a strong commercial footprint, underscoring its long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.
‘Gold card’ healthcare now covers cancer patients’ transport costs
Online Reporters, Published on 17/07/2025
» Free transport services are now available to cancer patients seeking certain advanced treatments under Thailand’s universal healthcare programme, the government has announced.
Inside EGAT’s Dam Tunnel Safety Mission
Published on 17/07/2025
» A dam is a colossal structure built to store water for multiple purposes. But during natural disasters—whether powerful storms or earthquakes—many people may wonder: could the dam break, crack, or leak? How is such a massive structure monitored and maintained?
US tariffs yet to hit cassava exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2025
» Producers say the new US tariff is not hindering cassava exports while the Ministry of Commerce is actively exploring new export markets including the Middle East, New Zealand and South Korea.