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New app for expats in Thailand to be called ‘OSS Foreigner’ – Immigration reporting to be quick and easy
Kobsak Pootrakool said on Wednesday that foreigners can use the app for all immigration reporting. Simply keying in data and uploading a selfie will be… Read More ›
Thailand economic prospects are dimming fast even as global agencies talk about its strength
Growth rates slashed again as Thailand looks unlikely to hit 3% growth this year while its neighbouring economies are growing at figures in excess of… Read More ›
Thailand’s tax collectors facing falling income are readying to pounce on the internet next year
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana talked about a ‘widening’ of the tax base in August. In reality, it appears to amount to a raid on the… Read More ›
Central bank boss plans to loosen capital controls and decide on broader lending curbs by year’s end
The director in charge of financial institutions at the Bank of Thailand has also revealed that Thai banks are more than ready to comply with… Read More ›
Deputy Transport Minister calls talks with Thai Airways, seeks new business plan in 3 months
Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Depuy Minister Thaworn Senniam said this week that he feared that Thai Airways may be flying into a ฿10 billion loss this year and… Read More ›
Thai economy remains sound says Fitch the ratings agency as the baht’s surge may be over for now
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The key issue for Thailand’s economy remains US tariffs on Chinese imports as local firm Kasikorn Research predicts a further 2% contraction in exports for… Read More ›
Thailand’s Foreign Minister warns of the dangers of rising xenophobic populism in the world
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
The veteran diplomat’s comments were similar to the sentiments of the Foreign Minister from China who last week warned of a global recession if the… Read More ›
Economy not yet in crisis says central bank governor as ministers meet to discuss trade and tourism
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has been hit hard by the fall out from the US-China trade war and its insipid growth rate of 2.8% as projected by the… Read More ›
Indebted teachers thrown a lifeline as a Bangkok court rules they must have 30% of their salary
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Teachers like other officials who work for the Thai state are effectively prohibited from availing of the country’s sophisticated bankruptcy laws as it means automatic… Read More ›
Prime Minister in New York predicts that Thailand will be a first-world economy in 17 years or by 2036
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Reports from the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary policy committee on Wednesday this week indicated that Thailand’s tourism sector in 2019 is in decline while the… Read More ›
Thailand may resume EU free trade talks as Commerce Ministry organises public hearings
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Last Friday, over $1 billion in investment projects were announced by the Board of Trade as Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak indicated that the European… Read More ›
Stimulus to target people at the margins as bank shares hit a nine-year low with fading income
Stimulus package required to preserve financial stability at grassroots level reveals top Ministry of Finance official as personal debt problem combines with darker economic conditions… Read More ›
Thailand and China to forge closer ties across a range of areas as high-level envoy meets Thai PM
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai Princess among only six foreigners to receive the prestigious Chinese medal of friendship issued by a decree signed by the Chinese President this week.… Read More ›
TM6 arrivals and departure forms scrapped by the government in move to ease red tape for visitors
Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
The President of the European Association of Business and Commerce has come out strongly against the continued enforcement of TM28 and TM30 immigration reporting even… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand governor warns about growing debt levels, calls for sufficiency economic thinking
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
While Thailand’s household debt to GDP ratio may be in line with other economies and below many developed countries, it is still among the highest… Read More ›
Baht is the new gold but the trade war is now having a leaden effect on big business performance in Thailand
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Many economists, however, say the downturn in exports and economic problems besetting Thailand is more likely to be due to the global downturn and the… Read More ›
Thailand’s health service the sixth best in the world according to new world healthcare index
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand scored very highly on infrastructure and the competitive cost of medical services which has made the kingdom a growing centre for medical tourism. A… Read More ›
Thailand embraces the world of cryptocurrency as bond market to move into the blockchain era
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Thailand’s Bank of Thailand has already announced that it is developing its own blockchain environment and cryptocurrency to be used in interbank settlements in a… Read More ›
Business heads call on the government to curb the ever rising baht as a key economic objective
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The President of the Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking has said that the export contraction has fed into Thailand’s domestic economy in private… Read More ›
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Judge attempts suicide in court after trial verdict and a caustic review of criminal justice practice
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US man found innocent after 13 months in Klong Prem prison held by immigration at airport
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Deputy Transport Minister calls talks with Thai Airways, seeks new business plan in 3 months
October 4, 2019
Pattaya police break up a drugs network operating in four provinces with a haul worth ฿100 million
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UK businessman found dead in staged suicide in Chiang Mai as such events become more usual in Thailand
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Future Forward Party will not be prosecuted over Facebook broadcast last June after AG’s decision
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13 families mourn loved ones killed in crash – rejected 2016 law may have prevented the horrific tragedy
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Death of ‘pretty’ Lunlabelle has caused heartbreak for a Thai family and three-year-old little girl
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