Cybercrime

Cybercrime has reached alarming proportions in Thailand

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,…

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wild monkeys

Special operation to capture wild monkeys launched in Lopburi

A special operation to capture, castrate and relocate macaques from the city to a temporary sanctuary has been launched in Lopburi, a town suffering from an overpopulation of wild monkeys. Lopburi authorities have launched a special operation to relocate wild monkeys roaming the city to a temporary sanctuary. The short-term measure to combat monkey overpopulation…

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Central Retail Corporation

Central Retail Corporation Reports 6.4% Revenue Increase in Q1 2024, Driven by New Products and Expansion

On May 13th, 2024, Mr. Yon Phoksap, the Chief Executive Officer of Central Retail Corporation PLC, unveiled CRC’s robust operating results for the first quarter of the year, showing a significant increase from the same period last year. Compared to the previous year, CRC’s net profit saw a commendable increase of 0.1%, and its total…

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10-year visa

Thailand introduces 10-year visa for VEC professionals

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a special 10-year EEC visa for foreigners working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country, reports Matichon. Rudklao Intawong Suwankiri, deputy government spokesman, said the…

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foreign postal items

Thailand introduces VAT for foreign postal items

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…

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electric songtaews

Toyota to provide electric songtaews for Pattaya

Toyota has launched electric songtaews in Pattaya for testing ahead of mass production of electric Hilux pickup trucks by 2025 Toyota Motor Thailand has launched a public transport pilot project in Pattaya featuring nine all-electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks. The initiative demonstrates the Japanese automaker’s growing efforts to compete with Chinese companies, which have significantly…

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PromptPay

Thailand moves to a cashless economy with PromptPay

The spread of cashless payments through PromptPay’s electronic payment system in Thailand is set to reach a record high in 2023 The Bank of Thailand’s 2023 year-end report said financial transactions passing through PromptPay, Thailand’s national electronic payment platform, reached a new high in 2023, while the number of cash transactions declined markedly. In December…

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special administrative zone

Phuket seeks to become a special administrative zone

Phuket authorities propose designating the province as a particular administrative region to collect and distribute tax revenue independently. Phuket’s governor has proposed designating the island province as a particular administrative region to gain more authority over tax collection and budget allocation. This would allow Phuket to develop on par with Bangkok and Pattaya regarding the…

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