
Hefty B112.47bn Foreign Investment in Thailand in Jan-Nov
Foreigners invested as much as 112.47 billion baht in Thailand in the first 11 months of this year, up by 74% from the same period last year, said Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai.
Foreigners invested as much as 112.47 billion baht in Thailand in the first 11 months of this year, up by 74% from the same period last year, said Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returned from the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and said he happily learned there that many regions were interested in Thailand.
The Department of Special Investigation was assigned to investigate a money-laundering case related to Chinese businessman Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant as authorities have impounded assets worth 4.40 billion baht suspected of involvement with his alleged illicit business.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has been hospitalised due to a heart problem, according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.
The gross domestic product of Thailand will rise by 3.6%, its export will go up by 1.2% and inflation will run at 3% next year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Phuket generated the highest tourism-related revenue among all provinces, at 127.93 billion baht, according to deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attended the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and proposed constructive interaction, humanitarian assistance and support for green transition and digital transformation.
Bangchak Corporation, a petroleum and energy conglomerate, invited people to sell their used cooking coil at its 44 gas stations so that it will be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand expected 11 million visitors to the country this year and saw a positive outlook for the Thai tourism sector next year.
PTT Group will increase its price of natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by one baht per kilogram on Dec 16 except for taxis while the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be frozen until next month.
Amid the World Cup 2022 fever, people in this central plain province organized a special and rare football match between school children and elephants which was fun and ended with a penalty shoot-out.
The Land Transport Department raised 179 million baht for the government’s road safety fund from its recent auction of auspicious numbers of vehicle license plates. It also promised to support authorities’ examination of bidders.