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…
According to 2023 results, buyers from Russia continue to hold second place in the number of condominium transactions in Thailand, traditionally behind buyers from China. The Real Estate Information Centre has published a report on the condominium market in Thailand in 2023. The report shows that foreign buyers represent an increasingly important market segment, and…
At 10:00. In Mueang Chachoengsao, police officers were alerted to a fire at 210 sq mi of private marijuana plantation warehouse on May 9, Police and relevant agencies were dispatched to the reported warehouse by Mueang Chachoengsao, where four adjacent private warehouses were in open areas. It started the fire at a marijuana plantation and…
Thailand’s sluggish economy affects manufacturers in all car segments, including luxury, which is usually resilient due to strong customer purchasing power. The Thai car market is facing a difficult period, with even prestige brands needing help to escape the impact of the economic downturn and tighter credit conditions. Mercedes-Benz, the leader in the premium segment,…
The main problems in Phuket are overpriced prices that do not match the quality of goods and services provided and inadequate infrastructure. Social media users in Thailand have been outraged by the high cost of airfares to Phuket. Ticket prices offered by budget carriers from Bangkok to Andaman Island have soared to 14,000 baht for…
Two large lithium deposits with high grades have been discovered in Phangnga province in southern Thailand. Two large lithium deposits with higher lithium content than many other key deposits in the world have been discovered in the southern Thai province of Phang-nga, the Bangkok Post reported, citing a statement from a Thai geochemistry expert. Lithium,…
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…
Apple apologized to Thailand and removed a scandalous commercial that drew criticism. Apple has apologized to Thailand for its “The Underdogs: Out Of Office (OOO)” commercial, which was widely criticized for its outdated and stereotypical portrayal of the kingdom. Some users even called for a boycott of the company’s products. The controversial short film was…
The number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand in the first quarter exceeded expectations, topping 9 million. Thirty-six million tourists are expected for the year The Tourism Authority of Thailand aims to attract more than 36 million foreign tourists in 2024, focusing on online marketing to reach an international audience and predicting that tourism revenue for…
Thailand’s new VAT regulations on imported goods, implemented to ensure fair trade and protect local producers, are a significant development for the country’s economy. Thailand’s Customs Department is set to implement a new policy, starting from May 2024, that will charge value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods sent through postal services, regardless of their value. According…