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.
Dial-a-Shrink: New App to Expand Mental Health Care
BANGKOK — The recent suicide of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington got people talking about depression, mental health and where to find help in Thailand.
Google Gender Debacle Speaks to Tech Culture Wars, Politics
NEW YORK — The Google engineer who blamed biological differences for the paucity of women in tech had every right to express his views....
Brewer ThaiBev Buys KFC Thailand for 11.3B Baht
BANGKOK — The country’s largest brewer announced Tuesday it has acquired fast food chain KFC’s operations in Thailand.
Expert Says New Regulations Coerce Online Platforms to Self-Censor
BANGKOK — The final regulations written to facilitate the removal of online content under the new Computer Crime Act illustrate the government’s bid to...
Innovators Gather to Talk Fintech and More at ‘Techsauce’
Events like Techsauce, which unfolded over two days this past weekend in Bangkok, give startups exposure to potential partners and investors while offering a venue for everyone in the industry to talk shop.
How to Transfer Land Tax-Free Under New Thai Law
People have expressed excitement about the new law which enabled transferring land to a company to pay for shares without any personal income tax...
Amazon Reaches for Millions in Southeast Asia’s Cyberspace
SINGAPORE - Amazon has introduced express delivery in Singapore in its first direct effort to win over Southeast Asian digital natives and new internet users.
Amount Gov’t Spends on Ad Buys ‘Misleading,’ Gov’t Says
BANGKOK — Think of “advertising” and it usually conjures TV spots and billboards touting insurance, sugary drinks and skin products.
That’s why many were surprised to...
Poorest Thais to Get 2,750 Baht Cash Cards
BANGKOK — A welfare card to be given to registered, low-income Thais in October will provide 2,750 baht each month to subsidize set living...
