Thailand Fast-Tracks Immigration for Honeymooning Couples
BANGKOK (DPA) — Honeymooning couples will be fast-tracked through immigration for the month of February, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said Wednesday.
The Bank of Japan Ends the Negative Rate With Its First Rate Hike in...
TOKYO - The Bank of Japan on Tuesday scrapped its negative interest rate policy in its first rate hike in 17 years, overhauling the...
Officials Scrambling To Ward Off Russian Boycott
(21 November) Following a boycott threat by the Russian tourism business federation, Thai officials are coordinating efforts aimed to improve safety standard for foreign tourists in the country.
Thailand Credit Downgraded By Japanese Agency
(4 April) The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has downgraded the credit status of Thailand following months of prolonged political turmoil, an official said.
Russian Tourism Group Threatens Thailand Boycott
(20 November) The Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI) has urged the Thai authorities to improve safety for Russian tourists in Thailand or face a boycott from its members.
Botched Tablet Deal: Govt Seeks B156 Mil Damage Fee
(22 March) The government will file a lawsuit seeking a compensation fee of 154.6 million baht from the company behind the now-collapsed school tablet computers plan.
Thailand's 2014 GDP Growth Slashed To One Per Cent
BANGKOK — A state economic agency has adjusted its prediction of Thailand’s GDP growth this year to a mere one per cent, the lowest in three years, citing domestic and global economic malaise.
Asian Shares Lower as Tariffs Delay Rally Fades
BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday, backtracking from Monday's rally spurred by news that President Donald Trump had pushed back...
Thai-China Rice Deals: PCAD Protests At Embassy
(6 March) Anti-government protesters have rallied in front of the Chinese embassy in Bangkok to protest the recently-agreed rice deal between Thailand and China.
Thailand Risks Sugar Smuggling
(30 October) Thailand’s cheap sugar is facing threat from sugar smuggle as it holds the cheapest retail price in the South East Asian region.