APEC Takes Steps to Reconnect the Region
Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 kicked off the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) to move forwards its priorities and key deliverables, under the theme “OPEN. CONNECT. BALANCE.”
Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 kicked off the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) to move forwards its priorities and key deliverables, under the theme “OPEN. CONNECT. BALANCE.”
Rescuers will resume their search for Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong in the Chao Phraya River after a suspension to pave the way for the traffic of passenger and cargo boats in the morning rush hour.
The Bangkok South Criminal Court approved the temporary release of student demonstration leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak who was prosecuted for alleged lese majeste on bail of 200,000 baht and banned him from any political movement.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine would not have any impact on the country’s import of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) but might affect local energy prices, according to the Energy Ministry.
The transport minister waives fines on the motorists who do not pay tolls after using the new toll collection system, M-Flow, until March 31.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation signed a memorandum of cooperation with Siam Makro PCL to use food waste from the company to feed the wild animals that are under the care of the department.
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration approved on-site learning and examinations at schools as long as people concerned strictly observe disease control measures.
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration reduced the minimum sum insured for COVID-19 insurance required from each visitor from US$50,000 to US$20,000. The reduction will take effect on March 1.
The Foreign Ministry has prepared a plan to evacuate Thai people from Ukraine.
The cabinet approved tax changes to promote electric vehicles and develop the country into a regional production hub of electric cars and motorcycles, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Thai and United States armed forces started their Cobra Gold 2022 military exercise to promote good military ties among friendly nations.
The cabinet cuts the personal income tax on foreign experts to 17% and ends duplicated taxation on their income from overseas sources to attract them to have long-term stays in the country.