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VAT refund has academic ‘speechless’
VAT refund has academic ‘speechless’
BANGKOK: Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) academics have expressed dismay at the Finance Ministry’s plan to grant a 5% value-added tax (VAT) refund to shoppers spending up to B20,000 from Feb 1-15 next year.
NACC assets probe sparks resignations
NACC assets probe sparks resignations
BANGKOK: Several members of organisations in the public health sector have tendered their resignation ahead of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) rule obliging them to declare their assets and liabilities taking effect next month.
Visa fee waiver extension sought for Songkran
Visa fee waiver extension sought for Songkran
BANGKOK: The government has been asked to extend the waiver of visa-on-arrival (VOA) fees past Jan 13 and to the end of April to lure international visitors during Songkran.
Government readies handout of free SIM cards for the poor
Government readies handout of free SIM cards for the poor
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry plans to seek the Cabinet’s approval to supply registered low-income earners, currently receiving a range of state welfare benefits, with a mobile phone SIM card offering a free internet connection.
Epic Quest - Disney’s game for the Southeast Asian market and culture
Epic Quest - Disney’s game for the Southeast Asian market and culture
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia provides a first look at Disney Epic Quest, a mobile game developed and released specifically for Southeast Asian players.
VAT refund up to B20k for Chinese New Year
VAT refund up to B20k for Chinese New Year
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry plans to offer a value-added tax (VAT) refund to shoppers who spend up to B20,000 from Feb 1-15 next year in a bid to boost domestic spending amid murky economic prospects.
National parks fees waived for New Year – for Thais
National parks fees waived for New Year – for Thais
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced free admission to wildlife sanctuaries for Thais and their vehicles during the New Year.
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
Thailand ready to end Bukit Jalil jinx
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac is neither worried about the War Elephants’ winless record at Malaysia’s imposing Bukit Jalil Stadium nor is he concerned about his men’s form in away games.
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
BANGKOK: To make sure that foreigners do not overstay their visas, immigration police will send out text reminders to foreigners before their visa is due to expire.
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
Buffalo held as police evidence looks ’depressed’
BANGKOK: A buffalo held as evidence in police custody has shown signs of depression at its new temporary home in the compound of the Kannayao Police Station.
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
Allergy tabs go OTC despite side-effects
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delisted Loratadine, which is used to treat allergies, as a dangerous drug and reclassified it as a non-prescription antihistamine medication, meaning it can be purchased over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies nationwide.
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
Arrivals up 20% in wake of VOA exemption, officials claim
BANGKOK: Tourist arrivals to Thailand are reportedly up 20% in the latter half of November in response to the government’s visa-on-arrival (VOA) fee waivers, with India the star market.
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ’hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ‘hurting tourism’
Street vendor rules in Bangkok ‘hurting tourism’
BANGKOK: City Hall’s efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand’s biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Corruption probe launched into schools for ’ghost student’ claims
Corruption probe launched into schools for ’ghost student’ claims
BANGKOK: A graft-busting agency suspects some state education officials in Nakhon Ratchasima province fabricated over 200 student names to pocket an education subsidy.
Thailand beat Singapore to advance in Suzuki Cup
Thailand beat Singapore to advance in Suzuki Cup
BANGKOK: Thailand underlined their favourites tag in the AFF Suzuki Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over Singapore at the Rajamangala National Stadium yesterday (Nov 25).
The #MeToo movement makes its effects felt in Thailand
The #MeToo movement makes its effects felt in Thailand
In the age of #MeToo, Thais have become more aware of issues like sexual violence and female empowerment.
Man charged for taking upskirt photos of TV actress
Man charged for taking upskirt photos of TV actress
BANGKOK: A man has been arrested and charged with fitting a mobile phone to his shoe and taking upskirt photos of TV actress Patricia Tanchanok Good.
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
BANGKOK: A smartphone app which allows foreigners to lodge requests for work permits has now been extended to include migrant workers, Labour Minister Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkeo said.