Visit to Oman by AX Media Thailand
Oman is a country located in the middle east with its capital Muscat that has a popualtion of 4,644,384 people. Its a Sultanate state as well. Oman is known for…
Government to allow extended visa stays to learn Muay Thai
Pimol Sriwikorn, advisor to the Prime Minister, is pushing ahead with his work on Muay Thai soft power. He convened the first meeting of the sub-committee to promote the sports…
Former health minister in Vietnam jailed for 18 years
Former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a court in Vietnam. He was found guilty of accepting bribes in a scandal involving…
SET bets on returns for foreigners
According to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the return on investment in the Thai stock market is expected to recover this year, aligning with regional peers as foreign capital…
Financial markets predictions for 2024
In 2023, central banks faced challenges with inflation, leading to a series of interest rate increases. As a result, global inflation has dropped from around 10% in mid-2022 to below…
Thai consumer confidence reached a 46 month high
In December, Thai consumer confidence reached its highest level in 46 months, as reported in a survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). The increase…
Chadchart defends city zoning plan
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has come forward to defend the fourth revision of City Hall’s plan for the city, which has faced criticism from the public for being “pro-developer”. In…
Tax Authority to release personal tax income data
The Thai tax authority has collected over 395 billion baht (approximately US$11 billion) in personal income taxes, in addition to revenue from value-added tax and corporate taxes. The report also…
3.2% GDP growth deemed unrealistic
Warning signs of a potential financial crisis in Thailand have been highlighted in this article. While the previous crisis in 1997 was caused by bank failures, this time it is…
Draft bill on cannabis control not finished
The drafting of the cannabis and hemp control bill is still underway and has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.…