Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT Hike
National —
On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT rate from 7% to 15%.
He warned that the move...
Thai PM Congratulates Donald Trump, 47th U.S. President
World —
On November 6th, 2024, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra congratulated Donald J. Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Posting on X, Paetongtarn expressed her eagerness to work with President Trump, who...
Analysis: How Both a Donald Trump or a Kamala Harris Presidency Could Impact Thailand
World News —
As the United States heads to the polls for its presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the primary candidates, political analysts and Thai policymakers are...
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes
National —
On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet by year-end, potentially paving the way for legal casinos.
The...
Thai Restaurant Association Urges More Economic Stimulus as Dining Sector Revives
National —
On October 21st, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, stated that the first phase of the 10,000-baht handout for welfare cardholders and vulnerable groups has helped revive the...
Thai Tourism Sector Thrives with 26 Million Tourists, Offsetting Economic Impact from Floods and...
National —
On October 16th, 2024, Mr. Nava Chantanasurakon, the Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), announced that Thailand's Industrial Confidence Index fell to 87.1 in September, down from 87.7 in August....
Thai Prime Minister Honored to be Named in TIME100 Next List of Leaders for...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude after being named in TIME Magazine’s TIME100 Next List of Leaders for 2024. The Prime Minister said it was a great honor to be recognized...
Thailand Officially Legalizes Same-Sex Marriages, Law Effective from January 2025
National —
On September 24th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published the Civil and Commercial Code Amendment Act 2024, also known as the Marriage Equality Law. This law allows marriage between individuals regardless of gender.
Key...
Minimum Wage Hike to 400 Baht Delayed Indefinitely Due to Bank of Thailand Issues
National —
On September 23rd, 2024, Labor Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn addressed the recent delays in the Minimum Wage Board meetings.
The board was expected to discuss a nationwide minimum wage increase to 400 baht on October...
Thai Government Updates Traffic Act with Stricter Alcohol Limits, Extends VAT Reduction to 2025
National —
On September 20th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024.
This regulation repeals the 1994 and 2017 versions, establishing updated...
