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Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle East to Phuket have already started to decline due to airspace closures.
Thai Postal Act being amended for digital era
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/06/2025
» A draft of the amended Postal Act is expected to be sent to the Thai cabinet this month, aiming to raise the standards of postal and parcel delivery services in the digital era.
All Bangkok workers to get B400 minimum wage from July 1
Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» An increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht for all workers in Bangkok will take effect on July 1, the national wage committee said on Tuesday.
EV subsidy suspensions to be clarified
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Thai government is looking to revise the rules for subsidy payments to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, as it seeks to clarify the conditions for suspending payments to firms unable to meet local production requirements.
China tests the limits of stimulus spending
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/06/2025
» China is testing the limits of what its consumer stimulus can accomplish by subsidising purchases of select goods, fuelling a shopping spree that has boosted retail sales growth but threatens to overwhelm authorities, even in the country’s richest regions.
Bangkok’s Newest Children’s Hospital Is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand — For over 15 years, Samitivej International Children’s Hospital has treated more than 50,000 pediatric patients annually, including over 3,700 international admissions since 2019. Families from Japan, the Middle East, China, South Asia, and CLMV countries—whether living in Thailand or traveling for care—trust the hospital for its expertise in complex or hard-to-treat diseases such as blood cancer, thalassemia, epilepsy, and congenital heart conditions. Its growing reputation has earned international recognition, including Asia-Pacific’s Bone Marrow Transplant Service Provider of the Year and Best Children’s Hospital at the Middle East Healthcare Leadership Awards.
Thailand's competitiveness slips, weighed down by drop in government efficiency
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/06/2025
» Thailand's competitiveness ranking has slipped globally this year with lack of efficiency in government a key factor in the drop.
Thailand to submit formal trade proposal to US this week
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2025
» Thailand will submit its formal trade proposal to the United States this week, with the first round of discussions to take place online, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Tuesday, as the country seeks to head off the threat of higher US tariffs.
RX Tradex Showcases Tech Future at Manufacturing Expo 2025
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 May 2025 – RX Tradex is gearing up to host its flagship annual event, Manufacturing Expo 2025, ASEAN’s most comprehensive event for the manufacturing and supporting industries. The show will feature seven specialised exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge machinery and smart solutions from over 2,000 brands across 30 countries, with 21 international pavilions representing China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan (R.O.C.). Occupying BITEC Halls 98–104 from 18–21 June 2025, the event is expected to welcome more than 85,000 attendees.
Vietnam approves extension of VAT cut
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam's National Assembly, the country's lawmaking body, on Tuesday passed a resolution to extend a cut in the value-added tax (VAT) rate until the end of next year, state media reported.