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New law backs local booze makers
New law backs local booze makers
Sunday 8 June 2025 06:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
Designing Liturgical Vestments: From Vision to Creation
Designing Liturgical Vestments: From Vision to Creation
Saturday 7 June 2025 09:51 PM
Designing liturgical vestments is a complex and fascinating process that combines art, tradition, and functionality. Each sacred garment, from the chasuble to the stole, tells a story of faith and devotion, helping to create a solemn and spiritual atmosphere during liturgical celebrations. In this article, we will explore the different stages of designing liturgical vestments, from the initial concept to the final execution, analyzing the materials, symbols, and techniques used to create works of sacred art at HaftinaUSA.com.
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
King endorses new Bank of Thailand chairman
Saturday 7 June 2025 11:37 AM
BANGKOK: Somchai Sujjapongse has received endorsement from His Majesty the King to be the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand.
Finance Ministry inspects Phuket Deep Sea Port, land development projects
Finance Ministry inspects Phuket Deep Sea Port, land development projects
Friday 6 June 2025 01:56 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul earlier this week visited key development projects in Phuket alongside Treasury Department Director-General Ekniti Nitithanprapas and other officials.
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
Thai tourism stimulus budget taking shape
Thursday 5 June 2025 08:56 AM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports expects a stimulus budget of B13.3 billion to generate B267bn for the Thai economy, after combining development plans for tourism areas with other agencies.
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
Wednesday 4 June 2025 09:42 AM
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad. Rather than taxing every baht of income brought into the country, the department is moving towards granting tax exemptions for income promptly remitted to Thailand, hoping to create momentum for economic stimulation by encouraging capital inflow.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Monday 2 June 2025 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
Monday 2 June 2025 09:03 AM
PHUKET: EX24, Thailand's largest licensed currency exchange service, has issued a statement following the negative fallout from an inspection by the Economic Crime Suppression Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Navigating Thai real estate
Navigating Thai real estate
Sunday 1 June 2025 11:00 AM
Thailand’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities for foreign investors, yet its legal framework imposes distinct restrictions on land ownership. 
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
Saturday 31 May 2025 01:25 PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she aims to inject B157 billion to stimulate the tourism sector, with a focus on improving safety and convenience for visitors, along with efforts to boost the sector in general.
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
Friday 30 May 2025 01:24 PM
BANGKOK: A total of 3,921 businesses in Thailand ceased operations in the first four months of 2025, an increase of 8.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Business Development.
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
Friday 30 May 2025 01:17 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labour conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP on Thursday (May 29).
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
Thursday 29 May 2025 10:36 AM
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is placing a greater emphasis on high potential short-haul markets to diversify risk away from the sluggish Chinese market, with the aim of reaching a new high of 950,000 tourist arrivals from the Oceania market, which includes Australia.
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Wednesday 28 May 2025 12:44 PM
BANGKOK: Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang is pushing for a new law to further crack down on businesses that use Thai nominees, with such entities expected to be wiped out within six months.
Government set to amend investment rules
Government set to amend investment rules
Tuesday 27 May 2025 02:10 PM
BANGKOK: The government has committed to revising investment regulations in the stock market to help stimulate Thailand’s capital market.
Consumer spending tightens
Consumer spending tightens
Monday 26 May 2025 11:46 AM
BANGKOK: Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Saturday 24 May 2025 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter’s stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
Tourism stimulus ‘likely a damp squib’, says stock brokerage
Tourism stimulus ‘likely a damp squib’, says stock brokerage
Friday 23 May 2025 12:35 PM
BANGKOK: The recently approved tourism stimulus is unlikely to have a significant impact on the stagnant sector during the low season given the limited budget allocation, although aviation and hospitality stocks may benefit in the short term, says Daol Securities.
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee probe
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee probe
Thursday 22 May 2025 10:33 AM
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry is accelerating its investigation into nominee businesses while aiming to finalise revisions to the 1999 Anti-Money Laundering Act within three months.
Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Frank Dreist
Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Frank Dreist
Monday 19 May 2025 11:03 AM
Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Frank Dreist to the position of Managing Director as of 16th May 2025.

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