Gov’t to Charge Tourists 100 Baht for Insurance
BANGKOK — Foreign tourists visiting Thailand will soon have to pay 100 baht on arrival on top of any visa fees for their mandatory health insurance, a tourism official said Thursday.
The Nation To Ditch Paper Edition: Source
BANGKOK — A major English-language newspaper is set to shutter its printed editions, a source said Wednesday.
Mass Layoffs Loom as 7 Channels Quit Digital TV
BANGKOK — Hundreds of jobs are on the line after media regulators announced on Friday that seven digital TV channels are opting out of free-to-view broadcasting.
‘Big Bikes’ May be Slapped With 18% Tax, Gov’t Source Says
BANGKOK — A proposed tax hike on buyers of high-powered sports motorcycles will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration for its larger carbon footprint, a source said.
Gov’t Delays 1,500 Baht Tourism Subsidy
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Tourism clarified Tuesday that a proposal to provide cash handouts to tourists visiting lesser-known provinces has yet to be approved by the cabinet.
Dhanin Resigns as Chairman of CP’s Food Subsidiary
BANGKOK — Thailand’s richest man has stepped down as chairman of Charoen Pokphand Foods, the company announced Wednesday.
Court Orders Govt Pay 12B Baht Over Failed ‘Hopewell Project’
BANGKOK — A top court on Monday ordered the government to pay 12 billion baht to a Hong Kong construction firm over Bangkok’s unfinished “Hopewell Project,” aborted more than two decades ago.
Junta Gives Licence Payment Break to Telecom Giants
BANGKOK — Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has exercised his absolute power to extend the period for three telecom giants to pay their state licensing fees.
Govt Mulls Tax Hike on Non-Alcoholic Beer
BANGKOK — The government said it’s considering a tax increase on alcohol-free beer in order to discourage drinkers from eventually switching to alcoholic drinks.
Global Shares Mixed After China-US Trade Talks Show Progress
BANGKOK — Shares slipped in early trading in Europe on Monday following a mixed day in Asia after trade talks between China and the US wrapped up with officials on both sides claiming progress.
