Enhancing the Well-being of the LGBTQ+ Community Through Surveys
The National Statistical Office, in collaboration with partners, is embarking on the country’s inaugural official survey focusing on the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Running from June to September, the…
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to Pilot Motorcycle Taxi Application
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) intends to collaborate with a private company to launch a motorcycle taxi ride-hailing application. Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompon of Bangkok mentioned that the BMA is…
Ministry Reports Increase in Weed Treatment Expenses to 20 Billion Baht
Photo credit: Chanat Katanyu A significant increase in costs for cannabis-related treatment, rising from 3 billion to 20 billion baht last year, has been reported by the Public Health Ministry.…
Phuket airport looking at new terminal
Phuket Airport is set to invest 6 billion baht in constructing a new terminal for international flights to enhance its capacity from 12.5 million passengers annually to 18 million, in…
Thai Airways resumes Brussels service from December 1st
Thai Airways PLC has announced it resumption flight to Brussels utilizing the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The service will resume again on the 1st of December 2024 just at the begining…
Dip in Homebuyer Assurance Observed
In the Greater Bangkok region, the Housing Purchase Confidence Index (HPCI) exhibited a decline during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year. This…
Stricter Measures Anticipated to Shield Children from Vape Products
Authorities are gearing up for swift action to combat the illicit use of electronic cigarettes, emphasizing the necessity to curb their prevalence among minors as manufacturers increasingly target young individuals,…
Interest in Land Bridge Project Grows Among Investors from Three Countries
Leading companies from China, Japan, and the Netherlands participated in a “market sounding” event on Thursday in regards to Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject, according to a source on Friday. Prominent…
Potential for 40% of Auto Loan Applications to be Declined
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) projects that approximately 30-40% of auto loan applications will be rejected this year, mirroring last year’s trends. Concerns persist among lenders regarding bad debt,…
Chadchart Cautions Street Vendors About Income Verification and Tax Obligations
The Bangkok governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, has announced stringent measures to regulate street vendors, which include monitoring their income, imposing taxes, and eventually eliminating sidewalk vending entirely. Following a meeting he…