PM urges BOT to cut the interest rates
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on the central bank to consider reducing borrowing costs in order to support the country’s economy. This signal of disagreement between fiscal and…
Public Health minister faces backlash in regards to Cannabis
Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has faced criticism from pro-legalisation activists in Thailand after approving a new draft of the cannabis and hemp control bill. Activists claim that the minister…
Air Asia and Air Asia X to merge
AirAsia has announced the merger of AirAsia and AirAsia X in order to establish Southeast Asia as a multi-hub for aviation. The company plans to make Thailand its hub for…
Thai families told to have more kids
The government is pushing for a new national agenda: trying to convince and incentivize more Thais to procreate. In the words of Health Department Director General Atchara Nitiapinyasakul warns on…
Excise department considering new green tax measures
The Excise Department in Thailand is planning to implement four tax measures this year to promote environmental and social initiatives. These measures include supporting the use of battery electric vehicles…
Unsafe dust levels recorded in 40 out of 77 provinces
On Monday morning, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported that 41 out of the 77 provinces in Thailand experienced unsafe levels of ultra-fine dust, specifically particulate matter…
E-commerce competition is set to heat up
Lazada, an e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba, is reportedly undergoing a round of layoffs across Southeast Asia, signaling increased competition in Thailand’s e-commerce sector. The layoffs are aimed at improving…
Public Health Minister approves proposed legislation in regards to cannabis in Thailand
Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has approved proposed legislation in Thailand regarding cannabis, clarifying that its use will be strictly limited to medical purposes. The new law will promote the…
Woman rescued after falling into the elevator shaft
Yesterday, a woman unfortunately fell down an elevator shaft at a building on Soi Sukhumvit 66/1. However, the swift response of volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation ensured her safe rescue,…
Government expecting 8 million Chinese tourist this year
Thailand is anticipating an influx of 8 million tourists from China in 2024, following an agreement between the two countries to permanently waive visa requirements starting in March. This move…