Retirement age could be increased
According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Thailand’s growing old population is causing serious debate over raising the retirement age past 55 in order to accommodate a “aged society”…
Digital wallet scheme in 10 days
According to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, the specifics of the government’s 10,000-baht digital wallet program would be offered for Cabinet approval within the next ten days. The Finance Ministry,…
Chiang Mai flooded in Eight districts
The weekend’s heavy rains have caused flash floods and river overflows in 27 villages across eight districts of the northern province of Chiang Mai, according to the provincial Public Disaster…
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok 14-16 September
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN is a B2B event in Thailand aimed at expanding the beauty business in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian market. The second edition of this event will be…
Air Asia to order more Airbus widebody jets
AirAsia is currently discussing a new wide-body aircraft order with Airbus, as revealed by Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, the airline’s parent company. The Malaysian entrepreneur shared some details…
B60m for new pier
According to the governor of Surat Thani, Witchawut Jinto, a pier with a 60 million baht budget has been planned to increase tourism in the Chaiya area. The Marine Department…
Kamnan Nok’s probe is taken over by CIB.
According to the commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Pol Lt-Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, there is now enough evidence for Praween Chanklai, or “Kamnan Nok,” to be charged with death…
Chiangmai to build a second Airport.
Business executives in Chiang Mai urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to undertake the following initiatives during a meeting at Chiang Mai University on Saturday: Extend the operating hours of Chiang…
Visa-free policy Thailand next year
When foreign arrivals are predicted to reach 31 million next year, Thailand’s visa-free policy for Chinese nationals should provide “clear results,” according to the Kasikorn Research Centre.The center said in…
Airline pricing war is improbable
In the near future, it is unlikely that Thai airlines will engage in another pricing war, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) intends to preserve maximum ticket prices…