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Govt Unveils Tourism Boost Measures for Secondary Cities

4 June 2024 16:41

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BANGKOK, June 4 (TNA) – The Thai Cabinet has approved a set of tax measures to promote tourism in secondary cities during the low season. The initiative, effective from May 1 to November 30, 2024, aims to stimulate domestic travel and support related businesses such as restaurants, transport services, and homestays, which have been impacted […]

Thai SMEs Call for VAT on Imported Goods Below 1,500 Baht

4 June 2024 15:42

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BANGKOK, June 4 (TNA) – Thai SME entrepreneurs have been urging the government to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued at or below 1,500 baht. They argue that the current exemption for such goods creates an unfair playing field, as Thai businesses are still subject to VAT on all their sales. […]

Illegal Chemical Storage Pollute Water

4 June 2024 11:22

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AYUTTHAYA, June 4 (TNA) – A joint inspection by police and industry officials found factories illegally storing hazardous chemicals in Ayutthaya and Rayong, causing groundwater contamination. The assistant to the National Police chief, Pol. Lt.Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works, Sunthorn Kaewsawang visited the site of a factory illegally storing […]

More Than 230 Arrested in Phuket Nominee Crackdown

1 June 2024 15:54

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The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD) of the Royal Thai Police on Friday cracked down a large Thai nominee network that illegally helped foreigners, mostly Russians, to register setting up real estate companies with more than 1 billion baht circulation.

PM Announces Vision for “IGNITE AGRICULTURE HUB”

31 May 2024 15:41

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on Friday, outlined the vision and strategic guidelines to drive IGNITE THAILAND at the Santimaitri Building (Outer Wing), of the Government House.

Escaped Kangaroo in Chiang Mai Found Dead

31 May 2024 12:08

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A female red kangaroo, which escaped from Chiang Mai Zoo on Wednesday, has been found dead in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park on Thursday afternoon.

Thailand to Hold “Thai Buffalo Heritage” in “Soft Power” Push

30 May 2024 16:14

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The Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke on Thursday invited general public to attend the event called “Thailand Buffalo Heritage” at Ayutthaya Historical Park in Ayutthaya province during June 1-2.

Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Laos

30 May 2024 11:33

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Mr Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, will pay an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on May 30 at the invitation of Mr Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos.

Kangaroo Escapes Chiang Mai Zoo

30 May 2024 11:04

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The surprised incident occurred in Chiang Mai on Wednesday as many people who are at the foot of Doi Suthep were surprise after they spot a kangaroo which is hopping along the road before disappearing in the wood.

Thailand-Hong Kong to continue promoting closer cooperation

29 May 2024 16:16

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee this morning met
at the Office of the Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for a bilateral meeting.

Cabinet Approves Thailand’s Accession to BRICS

29 May 2024 16:01

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The cabinet, in its weekly meeting on Tuesday, approved the draft letter indicating Thailand’s intent on becoming a member of BRICS economic bloc, as proposed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

“Thaksin” to be charged with lèse majesté

29 May 2024 12:37

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The Attorney-General said on Wendesday that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indiced convicted under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or lese majeste law and computer crime charges