Chinese tourists top list for arrivals into Thailand in first week of the new year
Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol said on Tuesday that Thailand welcomed a total of 605,537 foreign tourists from January 1 to 7. However, this number was 23.32% or 184,106…
Thai Airways resumes Perth servcies
Thai Airways (TG) will resume its nonstop route between Bangkok and Perth after a four-year break caused by the pandemic. The airline will operate flights on March 31, with the…
EVA air firms orders for 18 A350-1000 and 15 A321NEO
Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalized an order for 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neo aircraft. The A350-1000 will be used for long-haul flights and offers fuel efficiency and passenger comfort,…
PM urges BOT to cut the interest rates
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on the central bank to consider reducing borrowing costs in order to support the country’s economy. This signal of disagreement between fiscal and…
Public Health minister faces backlash in regards to Cannabis
Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has faced criticism from pro-legalisation activists in Thailand after approving a new draft of the cannabis and hemp control bill. Activists claim that the minister…
Air Asia and Air Asia X to merge
AirAsia has announced the merger of AirAsia and AirAsia X in order to establish Southeast Asia as a multi-hub for aviation. The company plans to make Thailand its hub for…
Thai families told to have more kids
The government is pushing for a new national agenda: trying to convince and incentivize more Thais to procreate. In the words of Health Department Director General Atchara Nitiapinyasakul warns on…
Excise department considering new green tax measures
The Excise Department in Thailand is planning to implement four tax measures this year to promote environmental and social initiatives. These measures include supporting the use of battery electric vehicles…
Unsafe dust levels recorded in 40 out of 77 provinces
On Monday morning, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported that 41 out of the 77 provinces in Thailand experienced unsafe levels of ultra-fine dust, specifically particulate matter…
E-commerce competition is set to heat up
Lazada, an e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba, is reportedly undergoing a round of layoffs across Southeast Asia, signaling increased competition in Thailand’s e-commerce sector. The layoffs are aimed at improving…