Thailand’s Prime Minister has called for a 30-day crackdown on cybercrime, including online gambling and call centre scams. Matichon reports that Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin suspended a deputy and the head of the national police who was suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling and ordered the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau to crack down…
Thailand’s Central Bureau of Investigation warns of five types of fraudulent schemes and develops measures to combat cyber threats. Thailand’s Central Bureau of Investigation is warning citizens about rapidly evolving cyber threats. The Bangkok Post reports that even one click on the wrong link can lead to fraudsters draining bank accounts. Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej,…
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…
Thailand is officially entering the rainy season. Tropical cyclones accompanied by heavy downpours are expected in August and September. The Thai Meteorological Department announced the end of the summer season on 20 May and the official start of the rainy season. Heavy rains are expected in Thailand in August and September, coinciding with the predicted…
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…
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…
The government has implemented a “no-burn” measure to tackle air pollution, imposing penalties on those who violate it. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub announced that the ban is a response to a prediction of stagnant air circulation lasting until February 3, which will aggravate the PM2.5 issue. To address pollution at its source, Mr. Jirayu, an…
Dissatisfaction with the policies of the Setthi Thavisin government is growing in Thailand. A poll found that two-thirds of respondents wanted more than the performance of the elected cabinet nine months ago. Economic problems and lack of progress are causing growing frustration among the public. According to an opinion poll, a large proportion of the…
Thailand’s prime minister has unveiled ambitious plans to develop the country as a tourism, medical, agricultural and financial centre. Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has unveiled his own vision to transform Thailand into a sustainable centre for tourism, health and wellness, agriculture, food processing, aviation, logistics, future mobility, financial services and the digital economy. Speaking at…
Affluent tourists from Europe and Russia have filled resorts in Thailand’s southern provinces, causing accommodation prices to rise, exceeding 2019 levels. Longer stays by European visitors in the first quarter fuelled a surge in accommodation revenue in Thailand’s southern provinces. Room prices set a new record despite a small number of Chinese tourists, the Bangkok…