thailand china sign mutual visa waiver agreement

Thailand, China sign mutual visa waiver agreement

Thailand and China on January 28 signed an agreement to waive visa requirements for each other's nationals within the framework of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Bangkok.
thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits

Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits

Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery.
thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium

Thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium

Thailand has discovered nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium deposits, a government spokesman said Friday, a boost for the kingdom's goal of becoming a regional hub for electric vehicle production.
zika virus cases rise in northeast thailand

Zika virus cases rise in Northeast Thailand

Public health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand are on alert for a potential Zika virus outbreak after 19 cases were reported in the lower Northeast region.
pm25 to spike in bangkok

PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok

Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has warned the rising concentration of PM2.5 pollutants is caused by poor air circulation in many areas of the capital while advising Bangkok residents to work from home to avoid the worst of the air pollution.
thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in red sea

Thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in Red Sea

Thai exporters have been urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
thailands kasikornbank to expand operation in vietnam

Thailand’s Kasikornbank to expand operation in Vietnam

Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s second-largest lender by total assets, is focusing on expanding its international banking business this year in Vietnam and Indonesia, given the two ASEAN economies’ high growth potential.
covid 19 cases increase in thailand after new year holiday

COVID-19 cases increase in Thailand after New Year holiday

Thailand is witnessing a rising number of COVID-19 cases after the New Year holiday, with those hospitalised up 7 per cent on last week, according to an epidemiologist at Chulalongkorn University.
six dead in floods in southern thailand

Six dead in floods in southern Thailand

Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
japanese automakers to invest 43 bln usd in thailand

Japanese automakers to invest 4.3 bln USD in Thailand

The Thai Government announced on December 25 that four major Japanese automakers will invest 150 billion THB (4.34 billion USD) in Thailand over the next five years.
thailand attracts nearly 100 billion thb in foreign investment in 11 months

Thailand attracts nearly 100 billion THB in foreign investment in 11 months

A total of 612 foreign enterprises with a total investment of over 98.28 billion THB (2 billion USD) were granted licenses to do business in Thailand in 11 months of 2023, according to Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce.
thailand promotes ai application

Thailand promotes AI application

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry of Thailand has outlined its “quick wins AI & cloud policy” to promote artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and support domestic AI technology providers.
kbtg vietnam spearheads gender inclusivity in technology

KBTG Vietnam spearheads gender inclusivity in technology

In the rapidly evolving, male-dominated technology industry, KBTG Vietnam – the local technology arm of KASIKORNBANK (KBank), one of Thailand's leading commercial banks – stands out not just for its technological innovations but also for fostering a culture of female empowerment and leadership.
scgp completes acquisition of 70 per cent stake in starprint vietnam

SCGP completes acquisition of 70 per cent stake in Starprint Vietnam

On December 18, Thailand’s consumer packaging solutions provider SCG Packaging (SCGP) announced that it has acquired a 70 per cent stake in Starprint Vietnam JSC, a packaging manufacturer with key customer bases.
vietnam thailand forge educational cooperation

Vietnam, Thailand forge educational cooperation

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 28 for a delegation of Thailand’s Udon Thani Rajabhat University led by its President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khanisara Thansunthornsakun.