3 Way fight for Thailand’s food delivery market
Thailand boasts a thriving and diverse market for food delivery apps, owing to its population of over 69 million, a burgeoning middle class, and a rich food culture. This piece…
Thailand removes VAT on crypto trading
Effective from January 1, 2024, the Finance Ministry of Thailand has eliminated the 7% value-added tax (VAT) on digital asset trading, with no expiry date. This decision is aimed at…
Inflation in Thailand hits a 35 month low in Jan.
The latest data indicates that inflation has been on a downward trend for the past four months, with January 2024 showing the lowest inflation rate in 35 months. This sustained…
Thai Airways orders 45 787-9’s plus options
Thai Airways has made a solid commitment to purchase 45 Boeing 787 jets, with the possibility of expanding the deal to approximately 80 aircraft in response to the increasing demand…
Tourism Authority to meet next week to discuss 3 week Songkran Festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold meetings next week with the Culture and Interior ministries, the private sector and other relevant agencies to discuss details of this year’s…
Parts of Thailand set to shiver as temperatures plummet
People living in the north-eastern, northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, will experience another round of cool weather from tomorrow until Tuesday, due to the arrival…
Thailand sees a 44% jump for inbound Chinese new year bookings
Thailand is expected to see a substantial increase in total spending for inbound bookings during this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) in comparison to the 2023 CNY period, according to…
Man opens plane door with slide deploying during takeoff roll
Following an incident on a Thai Airways International (THAI) flight bound for Bangkok, a Canadian national has been taken into police custody. The individual reportedly opened an emergency door, causing…
SEC files complaints against the former CEO of Zipmex Thailand
Zipmex Thailand faces allegations from the SEC regarding inconsistencies in customer asset reports compared to those inspected by the SEC. The regulator found that digital assets in Z Wallet were…
Thailand moves ahead to ban recreational cannabis use
Recent reports have indicated that Thailand’s health ministry has put forth a draft bill seeking the prime minister’s approval to outlaw the recreational use of cannabis. This proposed reversal marks…