NokScoot Shuts Down Amid Losses in Coronavirus Pandemic
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s low-cost carrier NokScoot, which is partly owned by Singapore Airlines, said its board of directors decided to liquidate the company as the coronavirus pandemic dimmed prospects for its recovery.
Survey Says 3 in 5 Thais Want Borders to Reopen
BANGKOK — A survey found that Thais are cautiously leaning towards reopening borders for tourists as the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down.
Thailand Records Lowest Exports in Years Due to Coronavirus
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released a report, indicating that Thai exports in May had shown the lowest level in four years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bars May Reopen by July, Business Reps to Negotiate
BANGKOK — A nightlife industry representative on Monday welcomed a promise by the government to reopen pubs, bars, and other entertainment venues in the next phase of lockdown, which may take place as early as July.
Thailand Strives to Find New Foreign Investment Incentives
BANGKOK, June 16 (Xinhua) — Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said Tuesday that he had already instructed the Board of Investment (BoI) to redesign incentive packages to lure businesses and manufacturers to relocate their factories in Thailand.
Business Guilds Advise Caution Over Coronavirus ‘Travel Bubble’
BANGKOK — Business associations on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider a proposal to allow foreign visitors to Thailand without having to go through coronavirus quarantine measures.
Pandemic ‘Travel Bubble’ to Admit Some Chinese Tourists
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha approved a proposal to allow certain groups of foreign tourists to visit the country during the coronavirus pandemic without having to go through quarantine measures, officials said Friday.
Chamber of Commerce Proposes Allowing Foreign Business Trips into Thailand
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Chamber of Commerce Thursday said in a press briefing that it has sent a letter urging the Thai government to allow foreign business people to enter into Thailand, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tax on Facebook, YouTube to Earn 3 Billion Baht Annually
BANGKOK — The government on Wednesday proposed a tax on e-commerce businesses in Thailand that could see up to 3 billion baht per year in revenue.
Gov’t Proposes 3,000 Baht Handout to Boost Tourism
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday proposed several measures to revive the devastated tourism industry as the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down.
