Japan’s four largest carmakers will invest 150 billion baht in Thailand over five years to develop the electric vehicle industry. Four major Japanese carmakers are set to invest 150 billion baht in Thailand’s electric car industry over the next five years, the Bangkok Post reported, citing a statement from government spokesman Chaya Vacharonke. Toyota Motor…
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…
As announced by the Thai Ministry of Transport, a railway service between Bangkok and Vientiane will be launched by Thailand and Laos on 13-14 July 2024. The journey commences at Krung Thep Apiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok and proceeds to Udon Thani Province and Nong Khai Provincial, ultimately ending at Khamsavath station in Vientiane. By…
Thailand’s prime minister is keen to promote tourism in less popular provinces and is demanding an increase in the length of stay and spending by tourists. At a meeting at Government House, Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin announced changes to the kingdom’s tourism policy to promote second-tier provinces and increase spending by foreign tourists, Reuters…
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has begun her official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming the 50-year diplomatic and economic relationship between the two countries. For 12 years, China has been Thailand’s primary trading partner, with investments surpassing $100 billion.Prime Minister Paetongtarn engaged with President Xi Jinping to highlight the long-standing diplomatic and…
Thai police arrest abbot on charges of stealing donations as temple rescues people ostracized by HIV fears. The former abbot of Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lopburi province, Phra Alongkot, was defrocked on Tuesday after being arrested on multiple charges, including embezzlement, police said. The temple had long been considered a refuge for people living with…
The granting of visa-free entry to Chinese nationals has not resulted in a significant increase in tourist traffic, and Chinese airlines have started cancelling scheduled flights to Thailand. Thai PSB reported that several Chinese airlines, including Air China and China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines, have cancelled scheduled flights to Thailand for December and January due…
Residents’ financial habits and high debt levels are becoming the main reasons for housing loan rejections. In Thailand, mortgage loan denials have increased significantly. The main reasons for this decline are less about low incomes and more about borrowers’ financial habits and overall debt levels. According to the Government Housing Bank of Thailand (GH Bank),…
Three national parks in southern Thailand will be the filming locations for the Hollywood sci-fi action thriller ‘Jurassic World 4’ from 17 to 28 June 2024. The crew of ‘Jurassic World – 4’, the latest film in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise, has submitted a request to use three national parks in Thailand as filming locations,…
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the election-winning Forward Movement Party after accusing it of trying to overthrow the monarchy. Thailand’s Constitutional Court has unanimously decided to dissolve the Move Forward Party, which won last May’s elections. The Move Forward Party was accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy over proposals to relax a strict law…
