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Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
BANGKOK: Thailand’s ‌finance ​ministry plans to study the possible imposition of a tax ‌on online gold trading ⁠and will look at measures to limit gold ‌trading ‍volumes, permanent secretary ​Lavaron Sangsnit said on Tuesday (Dec 23).
Rayong oil spill lawsuit dismissed
Rayong oil spill lawsuit dismissed
BANGKOK: A lawsuit seeking environmental rehabilitation and B5 billion in compensation from Star Petroleum Refining Plc and PTT Global Chemical Plc over a crude oil spill that occurred in waters off Rayong in early 2022 has been dismissed.
Manila ready to mediate Thai-Cambodian dispute
Manila ready to mediate Thai-Cambodian dispute
BANGKOK: The Philippines has signalled readiness to step in as a mediator in the Thai-Cambodian border conflict when it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year, while Thailand insists that a meeting of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) will go ahead in Chanthaburi on Wednesday as planned.
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
BANGKOK: The Customs Department has partnered with online sales platforms to crack down on sales of non-certified products.
Thai woman arrested in Taiwan returns to face child prostitution charges
Thai woman arrested in Taiwan returns to face child prostitution charges
BANGKOK: Authorities anticipate the return of a Thai woman today (Dec 23), who is accused of forcing her 12-year-old daughter into prostitution at a massage parlour in Japan this year.
Thailand turn their focus to Asian Games
Thailand turn their focus to Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand, who closed the curtain on the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with a commanding performance on home soil, have quickly shifted focus to next year’s Asian Games in Japan.
Ex-minister launches New Opportunity Party
Ex-minister launches New Opportunity Party
BANGKOK: Former commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat launched a new political outfit called the New Opportunity Party yesterday (Dec 21), which he said will focus on tackling the nation's debt problem and economic inequality.
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
BANGKOK: As it adopts monetary policy easing, the Bank of Thailand is urging banks to expand lending to support the economy. According to Vitai Ratanakorn, the central bank's governor, following the latest policy rate cut the regulator expects monetary policy transmission in the near term.
Ceasefire hopes rest on ASEAN meeting
Ceasefire hopes rest on ASEAN meeting
BANGKOK: All eyes are on the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Kuala Lumpur today (Dec 22) as to whether it will lead to a formal ceasefire as regional leaders seek to calm escalating tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Thais reign supreme as SEA Games ends
Thais reign supreme as SEA Games ends
SEA GAMES: The curtain fell on the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a colourful closing ceremony on Saturday night (Dec 20) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium, attended by athletes and officials from ASEAN nations - minus Cambodia.
Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
BANGKOK: Despite a slowdown in visits by tourists from Kazakhstan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) still targets at least 5% growth next year, coinciding with strong long-haul arrivals that already set a record high of 10 million this year.
US, China try to ease tensions as Thai forces press on
US, China try to ease tensions as Thai forces press on
BANGKOK: China and the United States have made near-simultaneous diplomatic moves to help ease tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as clashes continue along the border and Thai military operations extend beyond the immediate frontier.
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
BANGKOK: Cambodia is increasingly firing rockets and shells at Thai civilian areas along its border with Thailand and the Thai military has vowed to do its best to stop it.
TAT seeks 6.7mn Chinese arrivals in 2026
TAT seeks 6.7mn Chinese arrivals in 2026
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
Call for reform as growth craters
Call for reform as growth craters
BANGKOK: Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
SEA GAMES: Thailand has written a new chapter in sporting history after the national sailing team, captained by Her Majesty the Queen, secured an emphatic gold medal in the SSL47 class at the 33rd SEA Games.
EC rules out postponing election
EC rules out postponing election
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has ruled out postponing the general election planned for Feb 8, next year, despite clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, saying it has contingency plans in place to ensure voting can proceed as scheduled.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
BANGKOK: Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
FOOTBALL: The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an “information war” aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
Thailand on track for overall SEA Games title
Thailand on track for overall SEA Games title
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s push for the overall title at the 33rd SEA Games is set to gather further momentum today (Dec 17), with Her Majesty the Queen remaining firmly in contention for the keelboat sailing gold and middle-distance runner Kieran Tuntivate adding a third gold medal to his tally.