Thailand’s prime minister is attracting investors to build Bangkok’s tallest building – a supertower taller than Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin said on social network X on Friday that a group of investors led by Dubai’s largest property developer is in talks to build a mixed-use tower in Thailand that could compete…
Phuket authorities propose designating the province as a particular administrative region to collect and distribute tax revenue independently. Phuket’s governor has proposed designating the island province as a particular administrative region to gain more authority over tax collection and budget allocation. This would allow Phuket to develop on par with Bangkok and Pattaya regarding the…
Thailand has successfully tested a multilingual alert system for emergencies such as natural disasters, artificial accidents or criminal incidents. Thailand’s leading telecommunications company, True Corporation, has successfully conducted the first test of its new emergency notification system, Cell Broadcast Service (CBS). This represents a significant step forward in improving public safety and the country’s disaster…
Escalating conflict in the Middle East affects exports and has a negative impact on Thailand’s economy both directly and indirectly. Escalating conflict in the Middle East is negatively affecting Thailand’s economy both directly and indirectly, the Bangkok Post reported, citing a statement by Punpong Nayyanapakorn, head of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office. The Strategic…
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…
The Public Transport Passenger Protection Centre has tracked down a tuk-tuk driver who repeatedly overcharged a Japanese tourist in Bangkok. A Japanese tourist has posted a complaint on social media that a tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok charged too much for a short journey. The dishonest driver charged Japanese tourists 1,500 baht per person for the…
Foreign travellers will be included in Thailand’s emergency medical care programme, which requires all hospitals to provide free emergency care to patients. Accidents on Thailand’s water and roads are a significant source of injury for foreign travellers, often caused by car rental agencies and tourists who ignore safety rules. Officials from the Ministry of Tourism…
Thailand intends to enhance the country’s role in the international arena and expand the kingdom’s ability to participate in creating a new world order. The Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing government spokesman Chai Vacharonke, that the Cabinet has approved a draft of an official letter stating Thailand’s intention to become a member of the BRICS…
An unusual film festival was held in Thailand: chairs were set up in front of graves in a cemetery, and films were shown on a screen from 7 pm to midnight. In the province of Nakhonratchasima in the northeast of Thailand, a unique event attracted public attention. According to Thai media, the local Chinese cemetery…
Thailand is alarmed by a surge in tourist numbers and proposes a 300 baht tourist levy to combat excessive tourism. Fearing an over-tourism problem facing popular tourist destinations, Thailand’s tourism operators are urging the government to consider the kingdom’s capacity seriously. Some are proposing a 300 baht tourist tax in an attempt to tackle the…