Thai central bank bans banks from cryptocurrencies Thailand’s central bank said on Monday it had asked financial institutions not to get involved in cryptocurrency transactions for fear of possible problems from the unregulated trading. — […]
Proposed Kra Canal not current government project: Thailand The Thai Government has made it clear that the proposed Kra Canal project is neither a priority currently nor does it have a policy on the proposed […]
Bangkok air pollution warning, children asked to stay indoors Residents in Bangkok, one of the world’s top tourist destinations, were warned on Thursday (Feb 8) the city’s air quality had hit dangerous levels just days […]
Japan rejects calls to invest in bullet train Thailand wants Japan to invest in the Shinkansen-like high-speed railway from Bangkok to Chiang Mai but Japan insists only on offering loans for the project. — Bangkok […]
Thai economy to receive boost from mid-year state budget The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has indicated that the Thai economy will benefit from an influx of 150 billion baht from […]
Many in Thai fishing industry fail to see conditions as slavery: research Thai fishing boat owners who trap workers on board ships and withhold wages often do not realize that is modern slavery, so authorities […]
Phuket event unveils Kra Canal push The Thai Canal Association for Study and Development has filed a formal request to the current government to undertake a full feasibility study to make the Kra Canal a […]
Butt Out! Smoking Ban Hits Thailand Beaches (video) Thailand’s beaches are among its greatest draw cards for tourists and from today when a beach smoking ban begins being enforced they’re going to start getting cleaner. […]
Thai Dec factory output rises 2.35 pct y/y, below forecast Thailand’s annual industrial output rose for a second straight month in December, helped by higher production of rubber, cars and car engines and petroleum, but […]
Thai PM calls for a little more time in office to prepare for vote Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday he needed a little more time in office to prepare the country for […]
Somkid: EEC to beat investment goal The government is more positive about investment prospects in its much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), predicting more than 200 billion baht to be recorded this year. — Bangkok Post […]
Court Orders Thailand Anantara Resort Demolished (video) Those planning a holiday at Thailand’s luxurious Anantara Resort Si Kao might be best advised to confirm their booking before making the journey to Thailand’s easternmost province after […]