The US electric car maker is in talks with the Thai government over the site of a Battery Cell Gigafactory in the kingdom. Tesla is in talks with the Thai government to open the Gigafactory, a lithium-ion battery cell factory in the kingdom, an official from the country’s prime minister’s office said. Tesla and Thailand…
Developers are proposing to increase condominium ownership quotas for foreigners in tourist areas as demand for property in Thailand rises. Foreign condominium ownership quotas are to be increased in some areas of Thailand to stimulate the economy, as demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue to rise this year, according to the…
A special operation to capture, castrate and relocate macaques from the city to a temporary sanctuary has been launched in Lopburi, a town suffering from an overpopulation of wild monkeys. Lopburi authorities have launched a special operation to relocate wild monkeys roaming the city to a temporary sanctuary. The short-term measure to combat monkey overpopulation…
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is considering a delay in increasing toll rates for the Don Muang Tollway, as they have previously planned. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has instructed the Department of Highways to explore options that would reduce transportation expenses for drivers. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to the well-being of the public. In…
Investments will go towards safety, roads, tourism, and job creation in various regions. Thailand’s transport infrastructure will receive 56 billion baht in investments to improve safety and connectivity between regions. The initiative, funded by a nationwide economic stimulus package, aims to create new jobs, support the tourism industry, and stimulate the country’s economic growth. Thailand’s…
A pilot project using artificial intelligence has been launched in Thailand’s capital city to tackle the problem of heavy traffic in Bangkok. The Thai government has launched the ‘Ratchaprasong Model’, a project that uses artificial intelligence technology to tackle traffic congestion in Ratchaprasong, a busy business district that is also a popular tourist destination in…
The Thai government has allowed 42,000 refugees from Myanmar to work in the country to help alleviate a labour shortage. The Thai authorities have approved a set of measures aimed at employing foreign nationals temporarily residing in special shelters for refugees from Myanmar. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on August 26 and…
Representatives made another annual promise to turn Pattaya into a family resort of the resort city’s tourism industry. Tour operators in Pattaya once again promised to promote family tourism, local cuisine and Thai martial arts to eliminate the established image of a sex tourism centre. At the same time, Pattaya tourism officials are urging authorities…
Thai banks are introducing a 1 per cent dynamic currency conversion fee when paying with Thai bank cards abroad or on foreign online marketplaces. Credit card holders issued in Thailand will be charged a 1 per cent fee for conversion to foreign currency when paying in baht abroad or on online shopping sites registered outside…
A woman jailed for more than eight years, 43 years in all, for distributing critical audio recordings of Thailand’s king. Thailand is preparing to release Anchan Prelert, 69, who was sentenced to 43 years in prison for insulting the monarchy on Wednesday, after more than eight years behind bars, thanks to a series of royal…
