Thailand recorded 2.14 million foreign visitors in January, tourism ministry data showed on Monday, down slightly from the previous month but helped by the return of travellers from China after Beijing removed its Covid-19 restrictions. January’s figures showed a surge in arrival numbers from 133,828 in January 2022, when entry restrictions were in place in Thailand. […]
Read MoreThe Lao National Railway State Enterprise (LNR) has authorized the Thai company, Kaocharoen Train Transport Co., Ltd to serve as its representative on a rail freight transport cooperation with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The meeting was attended by LNR Director General Daochinda Sihalath, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kaocharoen […]
Read MoreThe Revenue Department plans to propose to the finance minister revising the value-added tax (VAT) payment law for businesses buying scrap iron for recycling as some firms are issuing fake VAT invoices, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit. Mr Lavaron said he would propose downstream smelters in the steel trade be the parties issuing VAT invoices for purchases […]
Read MoreThailand’s economy is expected to grow 3.8% this year, helped by a rebound in the vital tourism sector, while inflation should cool to its target range, the finance minister said on Saturday. Domestic spending has increased and the government will accelerate large project investment to help growth, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told a Radio Thailand programme. As […]
Read MorePHUKET: The Provincial Public-Private Joint Economic Development Committee in Phuket has warned airlines not to sell overpriced tickets to tourists who wish to travel to the resort island, especially during long holidays. The committee said on Saturday it will try to intervene in response to tourist complaints about rising fares, despite finding evidence the fares are […]
Read MoreThe upcoming general election slated for May 7 is sparking speculation on a potential successor to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as well as new economic policies that might be promoted by an incoming government. Business leaders have begun to chime in on what they believe could help the country survive economic challenges this year after Gen […]
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