Protesters advocating for marijuana are standing their ground.
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin downplayed the presence of cannabis advocacy groups gathering outside Government House in opposition to the relisting of the plant. The protesters, led by Prasitthichai Nunual…
Bank of Thailand Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Thailand is expected to maintain the policy interest rate at 2.5% during its upcoming meeting, as reported on Wednesday. This decision…
Tourism authority looks to establish partnerships with 11 airlines.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is actively pursuing partnerships with a minimum of 11 international airlines to enhance both growing and established markets in the second half of this…
Chinese Mainland Tourist Alleges Hong Kong Taxi Driver Overcharged by Nearly 300%
During his visit for the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, a tourist from Shenzhen criticized a Hong Kong taxi driver for allegedly overcharging him nearly three times the regular fare,…
Authority Encourages Boldness in Tax Evaluation
Local governments are urged by finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit to demonstrate boldness in evaluating plots of land to determine their effective use, as this crucial assessment impacts the tax…
Residence Raided, Leading to Arrest of 8 Suspected Loan Sharks
In Bangkok’s Bang Khen district, police apprehended eight individuals suspected of being loan sharks sharing a residence on Sunday. Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, Pol Maj Gen Montree Theskhan,…
Country Placed 32nd in Trade Modernisation Index
Thailand has secured the 32nd position among 65 countries in the 2024 Global Trade Modernization Index (GTMI), as confirmed by Montri Mahaplerkpong, the chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce…
Trade Association Tempers Enthusiasm for Aviation Hub
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cautions that Thailand’s goal of becoming the leading aviation hub in the region by 2030 may face challenges due to global supply chain disruptions.…
Bangkok to Introduce Electric Boat Taxis in July.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has developed an on-demand electric boat taxi service set to launch in July, coinciding with the expansion of the app-based motorcycle taxi-hailing service by Krung…
Jetstar to Introduce Flights on Brisbane-Bangkok Route
Jetstar will initiate direct services between Bangkok and Brisbane three times a week starting from December 13, marking the first direct air connection between Queensland and Thailand since the pandemic-induced…