Chinese Are the Biggest Buyers of Thai Condos for 6 Years in a Row
BANGKOK - The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) has published an overview of the condominium transfer situation in Thailand for the year 2023. The...
Junta Orders All Gold Mines Shut Down
BANGKOK — The military government yesterday ordered every gold mine in the country to shut down by the end of this year.
Why You Will Probably Pay Less Income Tax This Year
BANGKOK — Those who earn less than 26,000 baht per month will not be required to pay personal income taxes under new tax code launched for 2017.
Similan Islands Now have More Than 2,000 Visitors per Day
Revenue from entrance fees for the Similan Islands reaches 1 million baht per day and the average number of visitors is around 2,000 -...
Thailand’s Gold Price Continues to Rise; Counterfeiting Concerns
BANGKOK - The gold price in Thailand reached a new all-time high three times in a single day on 21 March 2024. This confirms...
Innovators Gather to Talk Fintech and More at ‘Techsauce’
Events like Techsauce, which unfolded over two days this past weekend in Bangkok, give startups exposure to potential partners and investors while offering a venue for everyone in the industry to talk shop.
Officials Insist Fish Imported From Fukushima is Safe
BANGKOK — Health and fishery officials said Tuesday a recent batch of fish imported from a Japanese coastal city struck by nuclear radiation leak seven years ago is perfectly safe for consumption.
Thailand to Scrap Nationwide Minimum Wage
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's Labour Ministry is proposing a plan to abandon the country's daily minimum wage in 2016.
Junta to Order Oil Production Restarted on Protected Land
BANGKOK — A government spokesman said Tuesday the junta is preparing another volley of its extralegal authority to overturn a court ruling that barred petroleum exploration and production on land allocated for agricultural use.
Songkran Will Go On Despite Drought: Tourism Authority
BANGKOK — Despite threats of persistent and severe drought, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said the annual water fight festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year will go on as normal.
