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.
Police ID Russian in Massive ATM Hack
PHUKET — Police identified a Russian suspect Monday in the nationwide hacking of Government Savings Bank ATMs last month.
Business As Usual For Khaosarn Road Despite Protests
(13 November) The rhythm of Bangkok′s backpacker street remains unaffected by the raging anti-government protests that occupied the entire southern stretch of Ratchadamnoen Avenue just few blocks away.
Creditors of Thai Airways Approve Reorganization Plan
BANGKOK (AP) — Creditors of Thai Airways International holding 91.56% of the airline’s debt have approved a business reorganization plan, the company announced Wednesday in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Samsung Profit Drops 30 Percent, Company Estimates
SEOUL (DPA) — Operating profits at Samsung Electronics Co fell 30.51 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period one year earlier, the company said in an estimate Tuesday.
Many Thais Facing Unemployment Risks: Academic
(6 December) Many Thais are facing risks of unemployment due to the slowdowns in global and domestic economies, according to Deputy Director of the Centre of Economic and Business Forecast, University of Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Thai Law: Good, Bad and Ugly Ways to Wipe Out Corporate Losses
How to wipe out corporate losses? The solutions to restoring shareholder equity are many – but not equally attractive.
Consumers Confidence 'Lowest In 19 Months'
(8 November) Thai economy continues to take the toll from the ongoing political crisis, according to a number of experts, with data showing that consumers confidence has hit the bottom in the past year and half.
Most of What You Heard About ‘GoBike’ Service is Wrong
BANGKOK — A lot was misunderstood when “GoBike” became a trending topic on social media overnight, but one thing was true: It is the first legal, on-demand motorcycle taxi service.
New Campaign Launched as Chinese Tourists ‘Drop by 90%’
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a campaign here on Monday to help tourism operators showcase their products and services after a massive drop in tourists coming from China.