Thailand has turned its attention to elite visa holders after discovering that criminals are using the programme to conduct illegal activities in Thailand. The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into foreign nationals residing in the country on elite visas and engaging in illegal business activities after it emerged that a Chinese national…
Despite the ban on e-cigarettes, Thailand has seen a rise in the number of young vapers, raising serious concerns among experts and the general public. Targeted advertising is to blame for the rise in young e-cigarette users. Vapes look harmless, are cutely painted in bright cartoon colours and come in enticing flavours and fragrances. However,…
H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs,” contacted H.E. Mr. Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, via telephone, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Thailand-Czechia relations. The Czechs and other parties aimed to boost trade and investment, strengthen defence cooperation, improve people-to-people relations, and prepare for the Czech side’s hosting…
Take advantage of the opportunity to invest in Thailand’s attractive and promising property market and gain profit and a unique way of life. In a world of constant change and instability in the investment market, the search for a reliable and profitable way to invest is becoming increasingly important for many investors. In this article,…
Thailand’s new 60-day visa-free entry policy for 93 countries has come into effect, and a new 5-year Destination Thailand visa has been introduced. Thailand’s new visa-free entry policy came into effect on Monday, significantly expanding the list of countries whose citizens can visit the Kingdom without a visa. Ninety-three countries and territories have been granted…
On May 11th, 2024, Mr While in Kanchanaburi, the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, spoke out against the rumours that the proposed change to marijuana as an illegal drug could result in internal discord between the government parties. Thai national media reported that Srettha claimed he hadn’t communicated with Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, the Interior Minister,…
To circumvent the law on foreign quotas on real estate, the Thai Finance Ministry proposes allowing condominiums to be leased for 99 years instead of sold. Thailand is developing an ambitious project that could significantly change the country’s property market. According to the Thai News Agency, the Thai government is considering allowing foreigners to lease…
Thailand has announced a 44 per cent increase in electricity rates in the coming months, which will significantly increase costs for residents and businesses Thai residents and businesses will have to pay higher electricity bills as early as this year, according to information published in Thairath. The Energy Regulatory Commission said the electricity tariff could…
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has pledged to encourage high schools to vape and refrain from smoking. This campaign seeks to raise awareness about the risks and harmful effects of smoking and vaping, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and preventing youth from becoming addicted to these behaviours. In anticipation of World Anti-Drug Day on June…
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…