Thailand’s much hyped high speed rail project, financed partially by China, is delayed
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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) told associated media on Saturday, August 29th, the planned 220 kilometre long high-speed rail project linking Thailand's three major airports, Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao, will be delayed.
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Government to declare emergency decree to stop Covid-19 Coronavirus spread on Thursday
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At a live, televised, press conference this afternoon, March 24, 2020, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha announced that an emergency decree had been approved and would officially start on Thursday, March 26th, 2020.
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Up to seventy percent of people have let down their guard around Covid-19 measures,...
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The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported earlier this week that up to seventy percent of people had let down their guard in regards to personal hygiene, social distancing, mask wearing and other measures...
Activists opposing proposal for entertainment venues being allowed to legally open later protest in...
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The Life Quantity Development Network is opposed to extending entertainment venues opening hours even in tourism only zones.
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Entertainment venue operators filed a letter to the Thai government requesting to legally...
Thai Prime Minister rejects “suggestion” to close nightlife, bar and entertainment industry at this...
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Speaking at a short press conference following a lunchtime meeting in Bangkok this afternoon, the Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-O-cha, has stated that for now, at least, he has rejected the suggestion from The...
Thai Government Alters Overseas Income Tax Rules to Close Loopholes
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In an effort to tackle loopholes in overseas income tax, the Thai government has pulled out new rules that it said would permanently close these gaps for good, while also addressing issues of...
Baht continues to grow stronger and stronger-Here is why
Credit: Bloomberg
There’s no stopping Thailand’s baht.
Last year’s best performer in emerging Asia has rallied another 4.2 percent versus the dollar this year, the biggest gain in the region, and what’s driving its advance include...
CRC invests in Mercular creating a ‘New Retail’ phenomenon by innovating new shopping experience...
The following is a press release, their thoughts and opinions are their own.
Bangkok – September 13, 2021 - Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has announced its latest investment in Mercular, a Thai rapid growth e-commerce startup that has the highest online...
Thomas Cook on verge of financial collapse, 600,000 tourists could be stranded worldwide
LONDON: The possible bankruptcy of British tour operator Thomas Cook, which was fighting for survival on Sunday, would be a bombshell for European holidaymakers and trigger a mammoth repatriation operation.
Here are the implications for...
Thai Cabinet approves to extend 5000 baht a month financial assistance from 9 million...
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The Thai Cabinet approved this afternoon the Finance Ministry’s proposal to offer a 5,000 baht (about $150USD) monthly relief to 14 million people instead of just 9 million, the government’s deputy spokesperson Rachada Thanadirek...
