Honda becomes first Japanese car to produce the EV vehicles in Thailand
Honda has become the first Japanese carmaker to manufacture a fully electric vehicle (EV) in Thailand. The first e:N1 unit was produced in Honda’s factory in Prachinburi. Honda’s move to…
Indian arrivals increase to 1.5 million due to visa policy
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), around 1.5 million Indian tourists have visited Thailand this year, surpassing the target. This increase in Indian visitors is attributed to the…
Thai Airways eyeing 787 order and ditches Airbus
Thai Airways International (TG) is in the final stages of negotiating a deal with Boeing to purchase up to 100 aircraft, including a mix of firm orders, options, and purchase…
E-Gates available for foreigners this coming week
Outbound foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport will soon be able to utilize automated border control systems, known as eGates, to expedite the boarding process, according to Immigration Bureau chief Pol…
Thailands household debt soars to 90.7%
Thailand’s household debt has reached 90.7% of the country’s GDP in the second quarter of this year, posing a significant challenge for the government. The increase in debt is mainly…
Recent tax reforms tightens on foreign income coming into Thailand
A recently introduced tax regulation in Thailand mandates that Thai tax residents pay personal income tax on foreign income brought into the country. The new tax regulation in Thailand compels…
Thailands GDP to grow 3.6% next year
Thailand’s GDP is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2023, driven by robust private consumption and a recovering labor market, according to the OECD. The organization commends Thailand’s swift response…
Kenya Airways resumes Bangkok and Guangzhou services
Kenyan national airline, Kenya Airways (KQ), has resumed its flights between Nairobi (NBO) and Bangkok (BKK) after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The restarted route, using Boeing…
Fatal accident leads to Double decker bus ban
Double-decker buses are set to be banned within the next four to five years, following a tragic accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan province that resulted in the deaths of 14…
Hainan Airlines to resume Beijing to Phuket
Hainan Airlines has announced it will be resuming the Beijing Capital to Phuket services on the 25th of December. Hainan Airlines previously served this route just prior to Covid 19…