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Call for police reform to boost tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2026
» With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.
Chinese telco could face $1-billion US fine for bribery
Reuters, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp may pay more than $1 billion to the US government to resolve years-old allegations of foreign bribery, according to two people familiar with the matter.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
Calls for 24-hour Sadao checkpoint
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/10/2025
» The number of arrivals and revenue from the Malaysian tourism market can increase by 20-30% if bribery at the border is resolved and the new government extends the operating hours of border checkpoints, according to Hat Yai tourism operators.
Committee expects exports to slow in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/10/2025
» Exports are expected to slow in the final quarter due to global trade uncertainties and the baht's appreciation, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
Trump pauses enforcement of law banning foreign bribery
The New York Times, Published on 11/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in the enforcement of a federal law aimed at curbing corruption in multinational companies, saying it creates an uneven playing field for American firms.