Lottery pension scheme a populist gamble?
Is the Proposed Lottery Pension Scheme a Populist Gamble? Thailand has now entered the realm of an aged society, with individuals over 60 comprising about 20% of the population, equating…
Thailand aims to accelerate inflation.
In today’s economic landscape, it’s increasingly rare to find leaders advocating for faster inflation. While many politicians shy away from promoting an accelerated rise in prices, there exists a country…
Thailand Unveils New Visa Initiatives to Boost Tourism and Attract Visitors
The government approved a series of new visa initiatives on Tuesday to boost tourism, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival programs, extended stays for students, and reduced health insurance requirements for retirees.…
Swiss man in coma after being hit by car in Pattaya
A Swiss man on three-wheeled scooter was hit by car in the middle of an intersection in Pattaya as CCTV captures shocking footage. The man’s Thai wife fears the case…
Rail considered as the future of logistics in Thailand.
Experts have backed rail to transport agricultural products over long distances following a successful trial, which saw a 13-fold lowering of carbon emissions when compared to air freight. It was…
Crazy tourist causes chaos in Phuket
A hotel in Rawai, Phuket, Thailand, was forced to evict a foreign tourist after she caused a disturbance and disturbed other guests. The tourist, a 30-year-old Ukrainian-born woman with Portuguese…
Sizzler explores the secondary market in Thailand
SLRT, which operates the Sizzler steakhouse chain in Thailand, is looking to expand its presence in both domestic and regional markets. Anirute David Collins, the general manager of SLRT Co.,…
Thailand’s economic recovery trails behind comparable nations
Thailand’s economy encountered a notable slowdown, expanding by just 1.9% last year, a stark contrast to the growth rates exhibited by its Southeast Asian counterparts. In 2023, Thailand’s GDP grew…
Thai tourism looking strong as visa exemption with China begins
This Monday marks one month since the visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China took effect. According to Vichai Mongkolchaichawan, the vice president of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the…
Naked Chinese man saved by police from suicide attempt
On March 28, Lumpini police officers attempted to cope with an incident involving a naked Chinese man, 59, risking to jump from a 5-story building within Lumpini Police Station, Wireless…