No Plans to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand, Says New Digital Minister
Thailand –
The New Minister of Digital Economy and Society has suspended any previous plan to shutdown Facebook in Thailand.
Our previous story:
In a late afternoon press conference on August 21st, 2023, former Thailand’s Digital Economy...
Proposed VAT Increase Aims to Bolster Elderly Support Funds in Thailand
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The Thai government is currently not considering a policy to raise the value-added tax (VAT) from its current 7% to 10%, the government on Sunday, August 27th, clarified. However, discussions have emerged that...
Thailand’s Digital Minister Seeking Court Order to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand over Fake...
Bangkok, Thailand-
In a late afternoon press conference on Monday, August 21st, 2023, Thailand's Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwat Thanakamanusorn stated that his ministry is planning to seek a court order to...
Expat Insider 2023 Survey Reveals: The Best & Worst Destinations for Living and Working...
Thailand-
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with more than 4.8 million members, has published the latest results of its annual Expat Insider survey. This year also marks the survey’s 10th anniversary. With more than 12,000 respondents, Expat Insider is...
Legal Corner: Adultery in Thailand, is it acceptable?
What you need to know, an article by Isaan Lawyers
Adultery in Thailand
Adultery is a sensitive issue that can have serious legal consequences in Thailand. Isaan Lawyers believes that it is important for our...
Most Thai People Still Want Students to Wear School Uniforms, According to Nida Poll
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According to a National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) survey, 80.53% of the survey respondents say they still want Thai students to stick to wearing standardized school uniforms.
The poll, conducted from June 21st...
Pattaya City Considering Proposal for Making Central Pattaya a “Walking City”
Pattaya, Thailand-
Pattaya City leaders are considering a recent proposal from the Redemptorist Foundation, which supports people with disabilities, to make Pattaya a so-called "Walking City".
Redemptorist, which is a leading international...
Photo Tour: Pattaya Community Pride Parade a Rousing Success
Pattaya, Thailand-
Yesterday, June 10th, 2023, Pattaya celebrated Community Pride 2023 with a major parade attended and participated in by thousands of people.
The event brought together people from all backgrounds to...
Thailand will Continue to Hire Migrant Workers, Thai Authority Says
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Thailand will still hire migrant workers, Mrs. Kanchana Phatrachok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to previous false reports that the country would stop allowing Cambodian and Laotian workers...
Details on This Weekend’s PRIDE Parade and Festival on Jomtien Beach on June 10th
Pattaya/Jomtien Thailand-
Are you ready to show your pride and support for diversity, inclusivity, and equality?
Then this weekend, presented by SWING, will be a series of can't miss events on Jomtien...
