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Alcohol tax reduced until end of 2024 in bid to attract more tourists

Beginning 2024, the Cabinet has approved measures recommended by the Ministry of Finance to promote Thailand as a tourism destination, with the goal of increasing revenue from foreign tourists to…

Defected ball bearings caused the wheel to fall off the yellow line

Defective ball bearings caused a train wheel to fall from the elevated Yellow Line monorail onto a taxi on Tuesday evening, according to the monorail operator, Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co…

Gold Price may surge in 2024

Gold prices are predicted to reach record highs of $2,300 per ounce and over 40,000 baht per baht weight in 2024, due to unfavorable global economic conditions, according to MTS…

Government aiming to cut the energy prices

Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga plans to restructure Thailand’s energy pricing system to lower costs for consumers. He aims to start by lifting import restrictions on refined…

Thailand and China to launch direct rail cargo link

Thailand and China have launched their first direct cargo rail link, connecting Nong Khai in Thailand with Chongqing in China via Laos. This rail link enhances trade routes and economic…

The AX Media team were on the last ever Thai Smile flight out of Suvarnabhumi to Khon Kaen last night

THAI Smile Airways is a Thai regional airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thai Airways International headquartered in Bangkok which started in 2011. They have 8 aircrafts which shall…

Police officer arrested after the death of a business man

A police officer has been taken into custody after a businessman was fatally shot on a Bangkok expressway. The suspect confessed that he acted out of anger because the victim…

Airports prepares for New Year travellers

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is anticipating a significant increase in passenger traffic at all international airports during the upcoming New Year weekend. To prepare for the expected surge, Kerati…

Limited impact of the exchange rates on China’s export

China has witnessed significant growth in its export value and sophistication, particularly in sectors such as electronics and machinery. Despite fluctuations in exchange rates, the impact on China’s exports has…

Bangkok’s 20 baht Metro plans faces uncertainty

Bangkok commuters are advocating for a flat 20 baht fare cap for metro rides to address inconsistent fares. The government plans to phase in this change to encourage more people…