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Govt Floats Long-Term Land Leases for Foreigners

BANGKOK — Foreigners may be able to actually own land in Thailand – even if it’s just temporary.

Yingluck Opens Suvarnabhumi's Premium OTOP Store

(6 January) Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has presided over the opening ceremony of OTOP store at Suvarnabhumi Airport and visited police officers stationed at the airport.

Songkran Will Go On Despite Drought: Tourism Authority



BANGKOK — Despite threats of persistent and severe drought, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said the annual water fight festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year will go on as normal.

Farmers Plead For Bank-Govt Loan To Go Ahead

(17 February) Some farmers have urged the Government Savings Bank to approve a loan to the administration for its rice mortgage scheme payment.

Durian Sales Surge in China as Demand Soars

Opinions on durians, whether described as sticky-sweet or compared to the odor of socks, vary widely, yet the demand for durians is rapidly increasing, particularly in China.

Don’t Brew Beer at Home (or in Toilet), Prayuth Says

BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used his podium at Government House on Tuesday afternoon to slam craft beer, saying rules forbidding making beer at home ensure hygiene and safety.

Thailand to Scrap Nationwide Minimum Wage


BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's Labour Ministry is proposing a plan to abandon the country's daily minimum wage in 2016.

New Welfare Cards a Boost For Rich or Poor?

BANGKOK — For many commuters, 300 baht buys five long-haul BTS rides. For Chum Chompho, it means over a month’s supply of rice, instant...

ATM Cards With Magnetic Stripes Must be Replaced – by 2020



BANGKOK — The countdown has begun on the last three years of current ATM cards and their magnetic stripes, which will be replaced by chip-embedded cards.
Gems and Jewelery

Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair Expects To Bring in 3.3 Billion Baht in Trade

BANGKOK - The 69th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair 2024 is presently offering buyers and sellers to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC)...

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