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Krungsri Champions Innovation at Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair
Published on 07/07/2025
» A startup is more than just a fledgling company. It’s a bold idea, driven by science, technology, and social purpose, to solve real-world problems. From AI-powered healthcare to fintech tools for underserved communities, these innovations have the potential to reshape economies. Yet despite their promise, many startups face a common hurdle: a lack of early-stage funding and support needed to scale into the next “unicorn”.
Billions pour in for local data centres
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/03/2025
» International data centre firms are continuing to invest in Thailand with applications valued at a minimum of 100 billion baht, mainly from existing players expanding their capacities, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
Asian equities dip on post-rally profit-taking
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly fell yesterday on profit-taking after a rally earlier in the week that was helped by a bullish mood on Wall Street and bets that US interest rate cuts could come sooner than previously expected.
Thailand eases visa rules for professionals, wealthy foreigners
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thailand's cabinet this week approved changes to the nation’s visa rules to make it more attractive for skilled professionals, investors and wealthy foreigners to secure long-term residency permits.
Are Changes in Thai Tax Law a Wake-Up Call to Rethink Your Visa Status?
Published on 24/10/2024
» You're a busy expat who has been working in Thailand for years. Staying here has been a breeze, thanks to your HR Department ably handling your work permit renewals and visa extensions. While your visa status hasn't changed, Thai tax laws have and your social and economic ties to the Kingdom have deepened. You might also be approaching retirement and wish to remain in Thailand as your long-term home.
BOI expands LTR visa opportunities for highly-skilled professionals
Thanyaluck Thongrompo, Sikarin Sripaoraya & Suphatcha Sirilapanan, Published on 27/09/2023
» Back in September 2022, the Thai government through the Board of Investment (BOI) launched the Long-term Resident (LTR) visa program with the intention to attract potential foreign individuals seeking to settle down in Thailand, whether for work opportunities or retirement. This strategic move is aimed to usher in a new wave of foreign direct investments (FDI) and knowledge-transferable experts to further stimulate Thailand's economic growth.
EEC Phase 2 courts foreign investors
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/07/2023
» The Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is inviting foreign investors to get involved in Phase 2 of the project and promising them more attractive incentives, says Chula Sukmanop, the office’s secretary-general.
Govt continues to woo wealthy, capable foreigners
Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2023
» Nearly 3,000 foreigners have applied for long-term resident (LTR) visas and about 500 regional headquarters projects have obtained promotional privileges from the state, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Friday.
BoI wants businesses to promote LTR visas
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/02/2023
» The Board of Investment plans to enlist private companies to boost response to the long-term resident (LTR) visa programme targeted at highly skilled foreign workers and wealthy pensioners.
CP chair offers upbeat outlook
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2022
» Despite global challenges, business growth in Thailand will be positive next year, Dhanin Chearavanont, senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, said on Thursday.