Foreign business leaders in Thailand are urging the government for political stability and transparency as they roll out stimulus packages to boost the country’s economy. The people interviewed support the “digital wallet” scheme but emphasise the need for transparency in its implementation. The new Srettha Thavisin government is planning to launch a 10,000 baht digital […]

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Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Phuket weather and tide report (9am) We’re done with the rain today, according to the forecast, but some rain may start again this evening and into tomorrow, but less than the last few days. Good news, the weekend appears to be free of rain! Light to moderate south westerly winds […]

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The body of a Russian tourist who went missing after a tragic speed boat accident near Koh Larn’s Tian beach in Pattaya Bay on Monday evening has been discovered on the island. Rescue officials made the announcement on Wednesday morning. Local villagers from Koh Ban found the body, believed to be that of the missing […]

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… and there are two other Thai locations in second and third place too. If you’re dreaming of pristine beaches, delectable street food, hundreds of fine dining options and unique Thai cultural attractions, Phuket would certainly be on your travel radar. But Phuket’s popularity has earned it the title of the world’s most overcrowded tourist […]

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“There is currently no policy in place for recreational use, and such considerations are not on the table.” The new Thai government is quickly trying to plug a legal vacuum over the sales and recreational use of cannabis following last year’s June 9 de-listing from the Category 5 narcotics list. At the time, without any […]

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Thailand’s Revenue Department has made a significant change in its tax policy, announcing that local residents, including foreigners who live in Thailand, who earn income from overseas sources, will now be subject to personal income tax. This amendment, outlined in Paragraph 2 of Section 41 of the Thai Revenue Code, marks a departure from the […]

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The new SAT-1 satellite terminal is now set to open at Suvarnabhumi on September 28, a key component of the Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Phase-2 development. The new terminal adds 250,000 square metres of new gates, seating areas and refreshment stores. The new Midfield Satellite Building will increase the BKK airport’s annual passenger total throughput from 45 […]

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