Disowning Lawmakers’ Proposal, Govt Says No VAT Increase in 2018
BANGKOK — The rubber stamp parliament’s proposal for a VAT increase next year was shot down by the government on Saturday.
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Saudi Wealth Fund Becomes Biggest Outside Nintendo Investor
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi sovereign wealth fund now holds 8.26% of the stock in the video game maker Nintendo, making...
Pledge to Probe People Pinned to Panama Papers
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they will investigate whether any resident in Thailand named in a recent massive leak of information about offshore assets has broken any laws.
Taxi Fares to Rise After Songkran
BANGKOK — While competition in the taxi app market is driving prices down, the Ministry of Transport approved a fare increase for traditional taxis of at least 5 percent.
Govt Rice Fund 'Not Enough' To Pay Farmers
(16 January) The Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperative (BAAC) has revealed that its budget is not enough to pay farmers who had engaged in the government's rice pledging scheme.
Koh Yao Sea Cucumber Has Been Added to Thailand’s GI list
BANGKOK - The Department of Intellectual Property has announced that "Koh Yao sea cucumber" is Phang Nga Province's fourth geographical indication or GI product,...
Thailand to Lure Unhappy Couples in Bid at Tourism Boost
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand is to be a destination for couples seeking to save failing marriages and stagnant relationships, according to a new tourism marketing scheme.
Beer Tycoon To Build 'Bangkok Snow Town'
(12 October) Thais might witness the first snowfall in the capital city as the billionaire Charoen Siriwattanapakdee, the owner of Chang Beer, announced a plan to build an artificial snow town in his mega project ‘Asiatique’.
McDonald’s Closes U.S. Offices Ahead of Layoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s has closed its U.S. offices for a few days as the company prepares to inform corporate employees about layoffs,...