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Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
PM wants to see pre-Covid tourism total soon
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expects Thailand will soon welcome 40 million foreign visitors a year, matching pre-Covid levels.
Govt crows as foreign cash rolls in
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2023
» Nearly 3,000 foreigners have applied for long-term resident (LTR) visas and about 500 regional headquarter projects have obtained promotional privileges from the state, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said yesterday.
Foreign land ownership proposal withdrawn from cabinet
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2022
» Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said his draft proposal to allow foreigners to own a small block of residential land was withdrawn from the cabinet agenda on Tuesday.
Tax waiver for foreign actors
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/10/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to a waiver of personal income tax for foreign actors and actresses for five years, aiming to generate more than 3.5 billion baht in revenue from investments in foreign film productions.
Rules to woo rich foreigners get the nod
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/01/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved rules to woo affluent foreigners for lengthy stays. The targets are the rich, retirees, remote workers and experts. It aims to boost the economy and investment in the country.
Govt pins economic hopes on post-Covid era
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2021
» Thailand must look to growth opportunities post Covid-19, Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Friday.