Bill Gates Tops Forbes' List of Billionaires
NEW YORK (DPA) - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Monday topped Forbes magazine's list of the richest people in the world.
Sandbox Program Now Open to Vaxxed Tourists From All Countries
BANGKOK — The sandbox tourism program is now open to fully vaccinated travelers from anywhere in the world, according to an announcement by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
10-Year Visas Now Available: Thai Immigration
BANGKOK — The much awaited 10-year visa for foreign retirees is now available, the top commander of the immigration police said Wednesday. , though staff seem to be unaware of the announcement.
Thai Officials Eye Shisha And E-Cigarette Tax
BANGKOK — Thai authorities may soon regulate and levy taxes on shisha and electric cigarettes, officials at the Ministry of Finance said.
Toyota To Be World’s Top Auto Seller In Jan.-june For 4th Yr In Row
TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. group is set to be the world's top auto seller in the first half of 2023, outpacing Germany's Volkswagen...
Ready for Takeoff: 28 Airports Reopen After Virus Lockdown
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Monday that it has granted permission to 28 airports in Thailand to resume domestic services.
Developing Asia to Keep Strong Economic Growth in 2015-16, ADB Says
MANILA (DPA) — Developing Asia will show strong economic growth this year and 2016, but an impending rise in US interest rates may require monetary responses to maintain stability, an Asian Development Bank report said Tuesday.
Yala Durian “Sadet Nam” to be Exported to China-Malaysia
The Ministry of Commerce has officially registered the Sadet Nam Yala Durian as a Geographical Indication product (GI) for Yala Province and plans to...
Thai Tuna Company Buys US Bumble Bee Foods
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thai Union Frozen Products, the world's largest canned tuna supplier, said Friday it will buy out US tuna company Bumble Bee Seafoods.
Kerry Express Thailand Taken Over by Chinese S.F. Holding
BANGKOK - Kerry Express (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KEX) is the most recent big Thai logistics business bought by a Chinese company. However, this...