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 will abandon an unpopular proposal to introduce a tourist levy at airports, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin confirms Thai Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has said the government will drop the previous administration’s proposal to charge a 300 baht tourist levy on foreign travellers arriving in Thailand by air, the Asian News Network reported. Settha revealed…
The Japanese corporation will stop producing cars in Thailand and focus on electric vehicles in other countries. Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation announced Friday that it will stop producing cars and trucks in Thailand and close its Rayong car plant by the end of 2025. The decision comes amid sluggish sales in the country and the…
Nearly 15 million tourists have visited Thailand since the beginning of the year. Thailand has seen a significant surge in foreign tourist arrivals, with a 38 per cent increase in the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year. Thailand has seen a significant surge in foreign tourist arrivals, with…
Thai authorities are offering displaced people the opportunity to obtain Thai citizenship by undergoing a genetic test to prove Thai ancestry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has joined forces with the Ministry of Justice to continue genetic testing for likely displaced Thai nationals in the Malaysian border town of Kota Bharu. The Consulate General of…
Thailand’s tax department is preparing to amend a law to tax those with overseas income, even if the income is not brought into the country. According to the department’s director-general, Kulai Tantitemit, under the current tax law, people living in Thailand for more than 180 days a year must pay taxes in Thailand if they…
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 Ministry of Education is embarking on a transformative journey, planning to equip 600,000 students and teachers with tablets and laptops. This bold initiative is set to reshape the learning process, ushering in a new era of digital education. Starting next year, Thailand’s Ministry of Education plans to spend 15 billion baht on electronic devices,…
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…
Severe turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight has injured 12 people. Climate change is causing increased turbulence. A Qatar Airways flight hit severe turbulence over Turkey, leaving 12 people on board injured before landing in Dublin on schedule on Sunday. Passengers on the flight said at least one crew member was thrown into the air…