Thailand’s Council of State Raises Concerns Over ‘Casino Bill’
The Council of State plans to oppose the forthcoming Entertainment Complex Bill, arguing that it violates government policy and fails to address the issue of illegal gambling. According to sources,…
Strong December Boosts Thai Exports
The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has revised its export growth forecast for Thailand in 2024 to 5% following a strong performance in December. According to TNSC chairman Chaichan Charoensuk,…
Tariffs Discussed at U.S. Summit
The Thai Commerce Minister is set to travel to the U.S. early next month to engage in discussions aimed at preventing potential tariff increases on Thai exports, following a recent…
Chinese actor that went missing found safe and well
Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing has been located safe and is currently meeting with Thai officials, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Tuesday. Ms. Paetongtarn revealed that Mr. Wang, also…
Bangkok Rises in Global City Rankings
Bangkok has made a notable advancement in the 2024 Global Cities Index (GCI), moving up 11 spots to 34th place—the largest increase among the top 50 cities. This improvement is…
Predicted Strong Year Ahead for Bitcoin
Last year, Bitcoin experienced a considerable lift, beginning with the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that started trading in January, followed by a halving event in April that…
Bangkok temperature expected to fall to 15 degrees.
The temperature in Bangkok is forecasted to drop to a low of 15°C on Monday, persisting until Tuesday. Seree Supharathit, director of the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster at…
China Rejects B400 Million in Thai Syrup Exports
Concerns over hygiene in Thai factories have led to fears of damages worth hundreds of millions of baht after Thai sugar products were halted mid-shipment to China. As a result,…
Tax Reforms Under Review, Still on the Agenda
The government remains dedicated to tax reform but emphasizes that changes will be implemented as a comprehensive package that includes value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and personal income tax…
CPN Anticipates Growth in Mall Attendance This Year
Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a retail and property developer, is forecasting growth in the shopping mall sector, driven by a tourism resurgence and supportive government policies in 2025. “Since the…