gunman murders at least 37 in thai nursery attack

Gunman murders at least 37 in Thai nursery attack

A former Thai police officer armed with a gun and a knife killed at least 37 people in northeast Thailand on Thursday, most of them children at a nursery, in one of the kingdom's deadliest mass killings.
five asean countries to connect to payment system in 2023

Five ASEAN countries to connect to payment system in 2023

A cross-border payment system between the five ASEAN countries of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia will be fully connected next year, according to Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo.
thailand targets central asia to boost inbound tourism

Thailand targets Central Asia to boost inbound tourism

The Tourism and Sports Ministry of Thailand is looking to new markets in Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as post-COVID trends show strong demand for international tourism.
thailand to monitor covid 19 in eight localities

Thailand to monitor COVID-19 in eight localities

Thailand will continue monitoring COVID-19 situation in eight cities and provinces, including Bangkok.
thailand readies payment system for 300 baht entry fee

Thailand readies payment system for 300-baht entry fee

The Thai government previously visioned collecting a 300-baht entry fee from each foreign traveler who visits Thailand early this year.
greater mekong subregion executives to discuss sustainable tourism

Greater Mekong Subregion executives to discuss sustainable tourism

Tourism experts from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam will meet to talk about sustainable tourism recovery at the Mekong Tourism Forum in Hoi An from October 12 to 13.
thailand approves longer stays for tourists during peak tourist season

Thailand approves longer stays for tourists during peak tourist season

The Thai Cabinet has approved a 45-day stay for tourists entitled to visa exemptions and 30 days for those eligible for the Visa on Arrival programme in order to help boost the tourism sector during the travel season.
thai steelmaker plans to increase price

Thai steelmaker plans to increase price

Thai steel manufacturers are planning to increase their domestic prices following a rise in operational costs, from raw material prices and electricity bills to the higher daily minimum wage, the Bangkok Post reported.
thai national oil and gas conglomerate shifts to ev industry

Thai national oil and gas conglomerate shifts to EV industry

With the Government of Thailand having launched electric vehicle (EV) incentive packages benefiting both manufacturers and buyers early this year, several major corporations are pushing for production of EVs and batteries and building of charging facilities.
indonesia surpasses thailand malaysia in tourism index

Indonesia surpasses Thailand, Malaysia in tourism index

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan has said Indonesia's Travel and Tourism Development Index score increased, from 4.2 to 4.4 and rose from the 44th ranking to 32nd.
thai oil refining firm top to expand operation in vietnam

Thai oil refining firm TOP to expand operation in Vietnam

Thai Oil PLC (TOP), Thailand’s largest oil refining company by capacity, will select Vietnam as one of three destinations for its investment expansion, along with Indonesia and India.
thailand desires to become asean digital centre

Thailand desires to become ASEAN digital centre

Recognising a need to increase the use of digital technology as a key tool in economic and social development, the government of Thailand has adopted a policy to promote the digital economy.
thailand unveils soft power strategy modeled on k pop culture

Thailand unveils soft-power strategy modeled on K-pop culture

Thailand has launched a new soft-power master plan modeled on Korean pop culture's global success.
thailand targets 11 billion usd tourism revenue in h2

Thailand targets 11-billion-USD tourism revenue in H2

The Thai government targets 400 billion baht (11 billion USD) in tourism revenue in the second half of 2022, as COVID-19 restrictions ease in the country.
acpheed secretariat office launched in thailand

ACPHEED Secretariat Office launched in Thailand

The Secretariat Office of the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED) was soft launched on August 26 at the Bangrak Medical Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, to boost capacity of ASEAN in response to public health emergencies.