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NHSO to Study Adding Advanced Therapies to UCS
Published on 13/05/2025
» The Minister of Public Health and Chairman of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) Board, Mr Somsak Thepsuthin, has assigned the NHSO to study the potential inclusion of Advanced Therapy Medical Products (ATMPs) under Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage Scheme (UCS), commonly known as the “Gold Card” or “30-Baht Scheme.”
Call for new instant VAT refund scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants the government to introduce an instant VAT refund scheme for tourists and set up a free-trade-zone sandbox in tourist destinations such as Phuket, with the aim of positioning Thailand as an Asean shopping hub.
Authorities tout Map Ta Phut carbon sandbox plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2025
» Authorities are pushing ahead with better carbon data management in industrial estates to increase investment in the Map Ta Phut sandbox, jointly carried out by the World Bank and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Thailand nudged to utilise AI in growth pursuit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand should urgently adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to become an "AI-first" country, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to increase productivity and drive GDP growth amid global trade challenges, says Microsoft Thailand.
FTI and Mahidol University pioneer smart farming project
Published on 04/04/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), led by Chairman Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mahidol University, represented by Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, MD, FRCP, President of Mahidol University, to launch the “Smart Agriculture Industry (SAI) Prototype Innovation Project for Learning and Cultivating Smart Agriculture Approaches”.
Bitcoin Marathon & Festival 2025 Gets Official Green Light
Published on 02/04/2025
» Chiang Mai, Thailand – The highly anticipated Bitcoin Half Marathon & Bitcoin Thailand Festival 2025 has been officially approved by Chiang Mai’s Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), which is responsible for local governance, marking a significant milestone for Thailand’s Bitcoin and running communities. Set to take place on November 1-2, 2025, the event will be held in collaboration with PAO Park and Jog and Joy Thailand, one of the country’s most experienced race organisers with over 30 years of expertise and 870 successful events.
Doubts persist over financial hub bid
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» The cabinet approved the Financial Hub bill on Feb 4, marking a significant step in Thailand’s bid to become a regional player in finance.
WHA Utilities and Power to sink B29bn into development of renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2025
» SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of WHA Corp, Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator, is allocating a large portion of its budget to develop its renewable energy business, hoping to earn long-term revenue by serving companies in the digital technology sector.
Thailand's digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/03/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has introduced a sandbox to test its "DE fence" anti-scam and spam platform in a fresh effort to suppress call centre gangs.
Super AI Engineer Season 5: Build Thailand's AI workforce
Published on 05/03/2025
» As artificial intelligence (AI) technology plays an increasingly crucial role in today’s world, AI knowledge and skills have become essential. The development of AI talent is therefore a crucial factor in adapting to changes in the labor market and industry shifts, driving economic growth, and enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness on a global stage.