Spike in the Thai baht has caused Bank of Thailand, Deputy Governor Mathee Supapongse to warn that the central bank will take action. He indicated… Read More ›
US ambassador Michael DeSombre raised concerns about China’s actions on the Mekong river and failure to control the flow of drug precursor substances for illicit… Read More ›
Figures show exports are down sharply with tourism halted and Thai household expenditure off by 15.1% for the first four months. The Bank of Thailand’s… Read More ›
Thai Airways files for bankruptcy at the Central bankruptcy court in Bangkok as 4 new heavyweight directors take their seats on the board. The firm… Read More ›
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Deputy Immigration Bureau Commander explains the legal and official situation for foreigners currently seeking access to Thailand. While asking for patience and cooperation at this… Read More ›
As Thai Airways readies itself to file for bankruptcy with mandarins at the Ministry of Transport now firmly in control, many questions remain. Not least,… Read More ›
State airline is to use the bankruptcy procedures as part of a rehabilitation plan being considered by the Thai government. The cabinet made the critical… Read More ›
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Vice president of the Federation of Thai Industries says Thailand should join the 11 member CPTPP pact and bolster its trade access as a priority… Read More ›
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Saturday’s announcement by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand means no inbound passenger flights to the kingdom until July 1st. The move will be another… Read More ›
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The luxury Dhara Dhevi Resort Hotel in Chiang Mai, one of the most expensive hotels in the province, closed this month leaving up to 200… Read More ›
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Thailand’s richest man, Dhanin Chearavanont, has warned that the Thai economy won’t survive a prolonged virus crisis. He has called for tourism to be opened… Read More ›
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Plans for a tourism levy in Thailand were being developed by Naresuan University and the Insurance Commission last year but were shelved in favour of… Read More ›
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Bank boss also points to clients switching banks seeking stability at this uncertain time as the reason for its surprise growth in funds held. The… Read More ›
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Prime Minister Prayuth Chan ocha indicated a May 17th second stage easing of virus lockdown measures as he looked forward to the return of business… Read More ›
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New look for the inside of Thai taxi cabs as the Air Force delivers new bulkhead partitions to top taxi fleets in Bangkok. See-through dividers… Read More ›
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Life in Thailand reopens to a ‘new normal’ existence with the effects of the virus expected to be with the kingdom for 6 to 9… Read More ›
Thailand’s wealthiest businessmen are putting their money where their mouths are in plans to help ‘revive’ the economy as it faces its bleakest hour. However,… Read More ›
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Removal of Thailand’s preferred export status in the US and a huge contraction in demand is to blame for the forecasted heavy loss of exports… Read More ›
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May 3rd sees the first of four steps which will see all business premises including bars and entertainment venues reopened in Thailand before the start… Read More ›
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Shops begin to reopen in Thailand tentatively and to a new order. Top government doctor says the infection rate has slowed from 2.2 to 0.7… Read More ›
Thailand stuck in a ‘vicious cycle’ which will lead to further military coups says leading academic 
Thailand extends ban on inbound flights until July 1st at the earliest – blow to foreigners and tourism 
Risk must be taken to open up Thailand and its tourism industry without delay says richest man 
Political conflict beamed back into public focus as the kingdom struggles to find its economic legs during crisis 
Tourism minister pushes end of year levy to include Covid 19 health insurance for visitors to Thailand 
Police arrest French bar owner, staff and punters on Ko Samui in shock Sunday night raid on lounge party 
3 foreigners in Pattaya arrested for brazen flouting of the law on Saturday by swimming at a beach 
Top bank sees rise in money on deposit in reaction to the virus emergency and rattled markets 
Australian hotel manager in Phang Nga province becomes Thailand’s 55th casualty from the Covid 19 virus 
3 western men arrested by Pattaya police at the ‘Pussycat Club’ on Saturday night and locked up 
Bank predicts Thai exports to the US to be down by 9.2% in 2020 as the country picks up the economic pieces 
Booze is back on the shelves in Thailand from Sunday, May 3rd to the relief of many thirsty foreigners 
Brit from Northern Ireland brutally murdered a Pattaya sex worker early on Thursday morning at his home 
‘Insane’ UK man David Mitchell found praying after tossing his wife over a balcony in Rayong province 
US man and 12-year-old Thai son face life on the streets in India if they cannot return to Thailand right now 
92% of suicides due to the virus are among the self-employed according to expert research group in academia 
Australian man’s heartbreak cut off from his Thai wife – begs to be included on repatriation flights 
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