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...
TCC Outlines 3-Point Revival Plan for Thai Economy
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The Thai Chamber of Commerce has laid out a comprehensive three-point plan, urging the newly appointed government led by PM Srettha Thavisin to take swift actions aimed at revitalizing the economy and the...
UK and Thailand Hold Joint AI Week
A guest article by Thomas Sinclair. Thomas is the editor of the Pembrokeshire Herald.
The British Embassy in Bangkok has just concluded its inaugural UK AI Week, a riveting four-day event from the 15th to...
Thai Q2 GDP Growth Below Forecast at 1.8%
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The Thai economy expanded slower than expected in the second quarter, according to data released on Monday (21 Aug), with strength in tourism helping to counter weaker exports amid a slowdown in global...
Family Mart Fully Rebranding as Tops Daily in Thailand
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Bidding farewell to Thailand, the iconic "Family Mart" convenience stores is being fully rebranded as "Tops Daily" after over three decades of service.
Central Retail Corporation PLC (CRC) has made the decision to fully...
Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is Preparing to Soft Open New Terminal in September
Caretaker Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has conducted a thorough inspection of the new Satellite Airport Terminal 1 (SAT-1) at Suvarnabhumi Airport, ahead of its anticipated soft launch next month. He was accompanied by...
EXAT Initiates Public Hearings for Koh Samui-Mainland Highway Project
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The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced a plan to conduct a comprehensive study of potential routes for a groundbreaking highway that would establish a vital link between the picturesque Koh Samui...
OERC Says Electricity Rate Measures Require Formation of New Government
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The Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC) has stressed the importance of a new government making decisions on additional cuts to electricity rates.
Following a request by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce,...
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...
