Srettha pushing for landbridge project
Despite facing criticism, the government remains committed to progressing with its Land Bridge megaproject and plans to attract foreign investors. It pledges to prioritize the environmental impact, particularly in headwater…
4 People survive the Pattaya-Moscow plane crash
According to the Taliban administration, four survivors of a plane crash in northern Afghanistan were in good health. The Taliban also mentioned that the bodies of two passengers killed in…
Thailand approves second phase of EV subsidies for 2024 and 2027
Thailand aims for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) to make up 30% of total vehicle production by 2030 (725,000 cars, 675,000 motorcycles). The EV Board approved EV 3.5, a 4-year package…
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…
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…