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…
Changes in Thailand’s tax laws for foreigners and competition from new visa types are jeopardizing the Elite program. The Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) program, which provides long-term “Elite” visas to foreign nationals, faces new challenges. Changes to Thailand’s tax laws, which have sparked much discussion on social media, could negatively affect the program’s appeal. TPC…
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…
Bangkok ranked fourth in a global air pollution ranking, with high PM2.5 levels leading to most neighborhoods being declared hazardous. Bangkok has been ranked fourth in a global air pollution ranking, with high levels of PM2.5 leading to most parts of the capital being declared danger zones. Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has been placed fourth in…
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…
On February 1, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang declared that the government is enhancing security through a “Mobile Banking Cleanup” initiative aimed at eliminating mule accounts involved in financial crimes. With the new regulations, the name on mobile banking accounts must align with the owner of the registered SIM card. Banks will alert users…
With nearly 375,000 cases and 84 deaths since the beginning of the year, Bangkok leads in infections. Thailand is seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported nearly 375,000 cases nationwide since the beginning of the year, with 84 confirmed deaths. According to the DDC’s Epidemiology Bureau, 23,352…
The Thai Hotels Association is vehemently opposed to a proposal to increase foreign ownership in condominiums to 75 per cent. The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has openly criticised the government’s plan to allow foreigners to own up to 75% of condominium units. The Association fears the proposal could spark fierce price competition and disrupt the…
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…
Critics fear a rise in crime and addiction, questioning the economic benefits of the initiative. The Thai parliament continues to debate a bill to legalize casinos, which has sparked heated discussions in society and political circles. Parit Wachirasindhu, a member of parliament from the opposition People’s Party, has sharply criticized the government’s initiative, citing its…
