Thailand’s headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.89% in December from a year earlier, in line with analyst forecasts, but above the previous month driven by higher energy and food prices, government data showed on Thursday. The index compared with a forecast for a 5.9% rise in December in a Reuters poll and followed November’s 5.55% […]
Read MoreThailand is expected to attract more than 20 million foreign arrivals this year after securing 11.8 million in 2022, according to the newly re-elected president of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). On Tuesday, Chamnan Srisawat won his second term as TCT president, ending in 2025, besting Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, advisory chairman of the Phuket Tourist Association. […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai SMEs is asking the government to draw more foreign tourists to second-tier provinces in a move to help drive local economies and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The suggestion comes as Thailand prepares for the return of Chinese tourists after Beijing announced plans to reopen its borders on Jan 8. Authorities […]
Read MoreThe Thailand cabinet held an informal discussion on Tuesday on the realisation of the joint production of petroleum resources in the Gulf of Thailand with Cambodia, according to media reports. Quoting government sources, Bangkok Post reported that the Thailand government is proceeding with its years-long plan for joint production of petroleum resources in the Gulf of Thailand. […]
Read MoreThe Excise Department wants to complete its study of carbon tax collection measures this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas. He said most nations opt for one of two methods when imposing a carbon tax: a levy on carbon dioxide-emitting products, or on factory production processes that emit a high level of carbon dioxide. Mr Ekniti said […]
Read MoreAn influx of Chinese tourists is unlikely during the coming Lunar New Year holiday as not enough flights can be added in such a short time, while large tour groups are still awaiting an official announcement from the Chinese government, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). Atta president Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn said only small […]
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