More Tourists, Less Spending for 2019 New Year’s Eve Season
BANGKOK — More holidaymakers are headed to Thailand to bid farewell to 2019 than the same period last year, though they are expected to spend less per person, a senior tourism official said Thursday.
Court Fines Philip Morris $39.7 Million for Tax Evasion
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Friday found the local unit of tobacco giant Philip Morris guilty of evading taxes by under-declaring the value of cigarettes it imported from the Philippines. It ordered the company to pay a fine of 1.2 billion baht ($39.7 million).
Thai Businesses Ill-Equipped for Digital Economy: Exec
BANGKOK — Thailand’s small and medium enterprises, or SMEs, are at the risk of not keeping up with the ever-changing world of digital economy, an India-based software executive warned.
Police Seek Arrest of Copyright Troll Who Demanded 50K from Teen Krathong Maker
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Police on Monday said they would seek a warrant to arrest copyright agents who allegedly attempted to extort a 15-year-old girl of 50,000 baht for copyright infringement.
Chinese PM Pledges Support for Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — China and Thailand on Tuesday pledged to expand cooperation in various areas and work together to facilitate trade and investment to boost regional connectivity and build a more open world economy.
Copyright Troll Demands 50,000 Baht From 15-Year-Old Cartoon Krathong Maker
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A local copyright holder of Japanese cartoon character franchise said Tuesday it was not behind an alleged attempt to extort a 15-year-old girl of 50,000 baht for copyright infringement.
Inspired by Temple Fairs, Phuket’s New Theme Park to Open in 2020
PHUKET — The country’s largest theme park operator is set to launch yet another attraction on the tourist island of Phuket next year.
ASEAN Summit: China, Thailand Expect More Business Opportunities
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China and Thailand have long engaged in friendly relations and trade cooperation and are looking forward to further development in their ties alongside strengthening regional cooperation.
China’s E-Commerce Helps Thai Digital Economy Bloom
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Young Thai clothing designers Nunthapong Boonnao and Manassawee Suangkaew used to run a store to sell clothes they create in the Thai capital. In 2018 they decided to close their store to set up an online clothing shop in Lazada, a major online shopping company in Southeast Asia.
Thailand to Seek Talks With US on Trade Privileges Loss
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Thailand plans to seek talks with the United States on a decision to end preferential trade privileges on a range of Thai exports including seafood, officials said Monday.
