Thailand Still Wants to Develop a Major Spaceport
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In a groundbreaking move, Thailand is venturing into the realm of space exploration with plans to establish its own spaceport. The initiative, spearheaded by caretaker Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, aims to propel...
EGAT Rejects Cheaper Electricity Bills Amid Losses
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The Electricity Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced that it cannot entertain any further requests for cheaper electricity bills in the upcoming four-month cycle.
The decision comes as EGAT faces financial strain due to...
Thai economy on Recovery Path Amid Climbing Tourism Figures
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The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on Monday (31 July) that Thailand's economic recovery remained on track in June as the tourism sector expanded on higher foreign tourist arrivals while exports declined.
BOT Assistant...
Thai Government Launches ThaiID, a Digital Mobile ID Application
The Thai government has officially launched the ThaID (THAI-I-D) mobile application, a major development in digital transactions for personal identity verification. The app eliminates the need for data entry, making the process convenient, quick...
Bangkok Bank Mobile App Continues to Have Widespread Issues Frustrating Customers
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The Bangkok Bank Mobile application has had a number of issues over this first weekend of July 2023, frustrating clients.
The issues began yesterday, July 1st, in which many users continually reported being unable to...
Phuket Tourism Rebounds Amid Influx of Foreign Visitors
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BANGKOK (NNT)Â - Phuket province is witnessing a surge in international tourists, with Chinese travelers leading the way, followed by those from Russia and Australia.
Thanawat Oncharoen, Vice President of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA),...
Thai Police Warn Restaurants of Fake Refund Requests
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The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) warns restaurants of scammers who disguise themselves as customers and ask for refunds via food delivery apps.
CCIB spokesman Pol. Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen said scammers are taking advantage...
China to Thailand High-speed Rail Project Phase One Done By 2026, Says Officials
The government has reported that the first phase of the high-speed railway is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The first phase is part of the railway project that will connect Bangkok to the...
Thai Tourism Authority Expects Tourism Revenue to Hit 2.38 Trillion Baht by end of...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) disclosed that Thailand's tourism revenue for the first five months of 2023 reached 959 billion baht, with international visitors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. The agency...
No Plans to Stop Allowing Migrant Workers, Says Thai Government
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Thailand will still hire migrant workers, Mrs. Kanchana Phatrachok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to previous false reports that the country would stop allowing Cambodian and Laotian workers...
