Thailand signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association, boosting economic growth and investment. Thailand has signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), boosting economic growth and investment. Thai Prime Minister Peathongtharn Shinawatra attended the signing ceremony for the historic free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European…
Bangkok ranked fourth in a global air pollution ranking, with high PM2.5 levels leading to most neighborhoods being declared hazardous. Bangkok has been ranked fourth in a global air pollution ranking, with high levels of PM2.5 leading to most parts of the capital being declared danger zones. Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has been placed fourth in…
Vietnam and Malaysia effectively compete with Thailand for China’s durian market, increasing exports despite quality issues. China’s largest durian market, the world’s largest, has become a battleground for fierce competition among Southeast Asian countries. In 2024, China’s durian imports reached a record $6.99 billion, intensifying the rivalry between Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia for dominance in…
From May 2025, Thailand will switch to TM6 digital immigration forms for all foreigners arriving in the kingdom by air, land, or sea. From May 1, 2025, Thailand will require all arriving foreigners to fill out digital TM6 immigration forms. This innovation is designed to improve security and efficiency in tracking tourists and combat negative…
Changes in Thailand’s tax laws for foreigners and competition from new visa types are jeopardizing the Elite program. The Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) program, which provides long-term “Elite” visas to foreign nationals, faces new challenges. Changes to Thailand’s tax laws, which have sparked much discussion on social media, could negatively affect the program’s appeal. TPC…
In Thailand, a scandal has erupted over the Jagat app, which uses augmented reality to search for gaming coins in the real world. A scandal has erupted in Thailand over a mobile app called Jagat, which uses augmented reality to allow users to search for game coins in the real world. A scandal has erupted…
Thailand is gearing up for a significant increase in tourist traffic for Chinese New Year and is introducing new technology to speed up the check-in process. Thai authorities expect a significant increase in passenger traffic in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year, which in 2025 falls on January 29. The Department of Airports of…
Most Thai provinces have recorded dangerous levels of PM2.5 in the air, with Bangkok and the country’s center the worst hit. Authorities are urging caution. Thailand is facing another wave of air pollution. Smog has enveloped much of the country. According to the Geo-Information and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda), on the morning of Tuesday,…
Thai tour operators are demanding that the visa-free entry period for Chinese tourists be reduced to 15 days due to illegal labor activities and fraud without affecting the main tourist flow. Thailand, a popular tourist destination, faces a dilemma: maintaining its appeal to foreign visitors while addressing illegal labor activities and fraud. The country’s tour…
The music giant has found itself at the center of a scandal after a social media post perceived as an insult to judges at Thailand’s Constitutional Court. Warner Music Thailand has been embroiled in a scandal after a post on its Facebook page* that users perceived as insulting the judges of Thailand’s Constitutional Court. According…