Finance Ministry Says No VAT Hike – Yet
(2 April) Today the Ministry of Finance’s Permanent Secretary said that its plan to increase VAT by 3%, to 10%, this September has been aborted.
Political Crisis Boosts Matichon's Book Sales
(30 March) Matichon Publishing has seen rise in book sales at the annual National Book Week expo, a success its manager credits to the ongoing political turmoil.
Thai Airways Ground Staff Threatens Strike
(27 March) Over 4,000 employees of Thai Airways have threatened to call a strike if their demand for increased wage and welfare are not met by 1 April, their union representatives say.
Crackdown On Shopping Mall Street Parking Announced
(24 March) Parking of vehicles on roads in front of shopping malls in busy financial district of Bangkok would no longer be tolerated, police warned.
Botched Tablet Deal: Govt Seeks B156 Mil Damage Fee
(22 March) The government will file a lawsuit seeking a compensation fee of 154.6 million baht from the company behind the now-collapsed school tablet computers plan.
TAT To Woo Hong Kong Tourists Back To Bangkok
(21 March) The Tourism Authority of Thailand will launch a PR offensives to convince tourists from Hong Kong to return to Bangkok, a top official said.
Landline Phones To Be Charged By Minute
(20 March) Landline phones in Thailand are no longer to be charged under a flat fee of 3 baht per call, an official said.
Joint Agencies Efforts To Tackle Extra-Legal Debts
(17 March) Officials from various state agencies have vowed to take part in a joint effort to curb the widespread problem of predatory lending and unofficial debts across the nation.
TAT To Organise 13-Province Songkran Events
(13 March) The Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing the celebration of Thai traditional New Years festival which would be held in 13 provinces.
Chiang Mai Shop Owners Rally Against 'Unfair' Landlord
(11 March) Over 100 shop owners and vendors have gathered at Chiang Mai City Hall to seek the authorities' help in mediating the dispute concerning their rent deal at a now-defunct commercial project.
