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Tax rebate for hiring ex-cons extended
Tax rebate for hiring ex-cons extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved an extension of the income tax rebate program for companies that hire former inmates for another four years. 
Ministries urged to prepare for 80mn visitors in 2027
Ministries urged to prepare for 80mn visitors in 2027
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has urged related agencies to prepare for Thailand’s target goal of accommodating 80 million tourists in 2027, instructing each unit to prevent congestion at tourist attractions to ensure safety for international tourists.
Muay Thai star trains US soldiers
Muay Thai star trains US soldiers
MUAY THAI: Champion Muay Thai fighter Sombat Banchamek recently provided Muay Thai lessons to American soldiers during this year’s multilateral “Cobra Gold” military exercises, hosted in Thailand.
Thailand and Malaysia discuss peace process in deep south
Thailand and Malaysia discuss peace process in deep south
BANGKOK: Negotiations to bring peace to Thailand’s southern border provinces have been making gradual progress, with the 4th Army chief and Malaysia’s chief negotiations facilitator engaging in further discussions last week.
New orchid species discovered in Songkhla
New orchid species discovered in Songkhla
A team of researchers from Prince of Songkla University has discovered a new species of orchid called “Aphyllorchis periactinantha” in the area of the province’s Paribatra waterfall, sparking interest and wonder among botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
January tourism figures confirm over 2mn foreign arrivals
January tourism figures confirm over 2mn foreign arrivals
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry has continued to thrive, with the kingdom welcoming over 2 million international tourists in January.
Thailand to stop accepting other countries’ plastic waste from 2025
Thailand to stop accepting other countries’ plastic waste from 2025
BANGKOK: The Thai government has announced that it will completely ban plastic waste imports by the end of 2024 as the kingdom sets its sights on reducing the environmental impact of plastics and shedding the label of being one of the world’s plastic bins.
BOI seeks private businesses to promote LTR Visa program
BOI seeks private businesses to promote LTR Visa program
BANGKOK: The Board of Investment (BoI) is looking to enlist private firms to promote the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa program aimed at wealthy pensioners and skilled foreign workers.
Revenue Dept to probe dubious tax returns
Revenue Dept to probe dubious tax returns
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department stated that it will thoroughly investigate any suspicious personal income tax returns while assuring the public that eligible ones should receive refunds within three days.
TAT confirms Phase 5 launch of domestic tourism campaign
TAT confirms Phase 5 launch of domestic tourism campaign
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the timeline for the fifth phase of the government’s domestic ‘We Travel Together’ tourism promotion campaign.
Thailand’s corruption ranking improves
Thailand’s corruption ranking improves
BANGKOK: According to the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, Thailand’s corruption standing improved by 9 places to 101st out of 180 countries, compared to 110th in 2021.   National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol said on Saturday (Feb 4) Thailand scored 36 points, an increase from 35 points in the previous year. Denmark topped the list as the world’s best performer with a score of 90 points, followed by Finland and New Zealand with 87 points each, reports NNT. Singapore was the best-performing Asian country, ranked 4th globally with 83 points. According to Niwatchai, Thailand also received higher scores in last year’s assessments from the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook and the World Economic Forum, increasing from 39 to 43 and 42 to 45 points, respectively. Niwatchai stated that the Thai government has taken a more serious approach to deal with bribery by reforming its project approval system by scrapping bureaucratic red tape and reducing official discretion. The NACC has also developed information technology and communication systems to support anti-corruption efforts, such as its agency case monitoring system, as well as promoting public participation to aid in efforts to combat corruption in the country.
BoT expected to raise rates amid higher tourism growth
BoT expected to raise rates amid higher tourism growth
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Jan 25) to curb elevated inflation, with further hikes likely even as China’s reopening brightens the economic outlook.
BoT plans to launch virtual banks by 2025
BoT plans to launch virtual banks by 2025
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand estimates that the country’s first virtual banks will begin offering their services in 2025, as part of their plan to encourage competitiveness, expand loan access, and reduce costs for clients and businesses.
Tourism Ministry targets 80mn visitors by 2027
Tourism Ministry targets 80mn visitors by 2027
BUSINESS: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has said it hopes to drive up the number of international visitors to Thailand to 80 million over the next five years.
B300 ‘tourist fee’ planned to be imposed in June
B300 ‘tourist fee’ planned to be imposed in June
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a B300 fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June.
Headline CPI rises 5.98%
Headline CPI rises 5.98%
BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.89% in December from a year earlier, in line with analyst forecasts, but above the previous month driven by higher energy and food prices, reports state news agency NNT.
300,000 Chinese tourists expected in Q1 2023
300,000 Chinese tourists expected in Q1 2023
BANGKOK: Various sectors in Thailand are now making preparations to accommodate Chinese tourists, who are expected to start making their way to Thailand due to China’s easing of travel restrictions.
HM The King and Queen contract COVID
HM The King and Queen contract COVID
Bangkok: The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced that Their Majesties the King and Queen have been diagnosed with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Visa implements new measures to enhance security
Visa implements new measures to enhance security
BANGKOK: Visa is implementing new transaction security measures in Thailand to protect the safety of the country’s businesses and consumers.
Massive plan to combat flooding and drought endorsed
Massive plan to combat flooding and drought endorsed
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has endorsed a government plan to address flooding and drought issues across the country.