Government Cannabis Policy to Focus on Health and Economy
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s cannabis policy aims to promote health and economic development, as clarified by the Minister of Interior, rather than unregulated recreational use. The new interior minister said he was ready...
Thai PM Presents Government’s New Policies to Parliament
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presented the government's new policies to Parliament on September 11th, dividing them into a two-phase plan to tackle Thailand's economic and social challenges inherited from the previous administration.
In the...
Govt Says Thai Economy May Grow 2.8% This Year
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A deputy finance minister has said Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8% this year, helped by public consumption and investment after the formation of a new government, as exports remain weak amid...
Transport Ministry Plans Upgrade for Thailand’s Logistics Sector
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The Ministry of Transport has outlined plans to improve the country's logistics system, with a focus on railways and maritime transport.
In his inaugural speech, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit stated that he has discussed...
Esso exits Thailand market after 129 years
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Petroleum company Esso Thailand has been acquired by Bangchak, following the completion of a majority stake acquisition by ExxonMobil. Esso’s petrol stations across the country will be operating under Bangchak’s brand from tomorrow.
The...
Press Release: From Thailand Elite to Thailand Privilege
Revealing a Robust Strategy to Capture the Premium Foreign Long-Term Residency Market in Thailand, Projected to Generate Revenue Exceeding Ten Billion Baht
Highlights:
Thailand Privilege Card has continued to grow consistently over the course
of 20...
Central Group Charts New Course Following Split With FamilyMart
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Central Group has embarked on its own convenience store strategy after parting ways with Japanese partner FamilyMart, having initiated the rebranding of certain FamilyMart outlets in the area as Tops Daily in line...
PM discusses tourism boost with airlines
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with representatives from the aviation sector to prepare for the high tourism season which is expected to peak in the last quarter of 2023. Mr. Srettha said...
Thai Q2 Employment Growth Slows Amid Weaker Exports and investments
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Thailand's employment in the second quarter rose 1.7% from a year earlier, slowing from a 2.4% increase in the previous three months, the state planning agency said on Monday, as economic growth slowed.
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Proposal to Raise VAT Would be to Help Elderly, says Thai Government
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The Thai government is currently not considering a policy to raise the value-added tax (VAT) from its current 7% to 10%, the government on Sunday, August 27th, clarified. However, discussions have emerged that...
