Thai government orders Airports of Thailand to explore takeover of 28 regional airports The Thai government has ordered Airports of Thailand (AOT) to study the feasibility of taking over management of 28 regional airports currently operated by the Department of Airports (DOA). This directive expands on an initial proposal that only considered three airports, now […]
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Thailand’s planned Land Bridge megaproject and its deep-sea ports in the South built on shaky science Bangkok Post Editorial The planned Land Bridge megaproject and its deep-sea ports in the South pose no environmental threats because the seas there are already barren — or so the government’s study claims. Science, however, shows the opposite. That […]
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Thailand’s New E-Work Permit System 2025 As of October 13, 2025, it has replaced the previous “Blue Book” with a fully digital platform known as the e-Work Permit System. Article by Siam Legal Thailand officially ended the use of the traditional paper-based Thai work permit system. As of October 13, 2025, it has replaced the previous […]
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Thai Immigration Boosts Biometric Screening to Curb Crime Immigration announced on 25 November, enhanced screening and verification measures for all foreign nationals entering and exiting Thailand. The initiative applies across all international airports and border checkpoints nationwide to prevent individuals disguising themselves as tourists from committing crimes or engaging in unlawful activities. Police Major General […]
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Thai Cabinet approves household solar rooftop tax break Deduction of up to B200,000 from taxable income expected to promote clean energy The cabinet on Tuesday approved a personal income tax incentive to encourage households to install solar rooftops. Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon said individuals who invest in household solar rooftops will have the right to […]
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Thai Immigration police target visitors making multiple visa runs Immigration police are focusing on blocking foreigners, especially scammers, who do visa runs to extend their stay in Thailand by abusing the government’s visa-free entry scheme. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, deputy chief of the Immigration Bureau, said on Tuesday that immigration police would carefully question […]
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PTT Oil and Retail Business to start building hotels in Thailand’s petrol stations next year PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Plc, will finalise its long-delayed budget hotel investment project next month, according to Wilaiwan Kanjanakanti, senior executive vice-president for finance and chief financial officer. The company completed […]
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Germany invests €47.5m modernise transmission lines and strengthen the national grid in Cambodia Cambodia has secured a major boost to its energy infrastructure after Germany agreed a €47.5 million investment to modernise transmission lines and strengthen the national grid. The deal, signed with the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Phnom Penh, is part of […]
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Vietnam Rises to ‘Moderate English Proficiency’ Rank from the “low proficiency” category where it was last year Vietnam has been promoted to the “moderate proficiency” category in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) by Education First (EF). This advancement is highlighted by a score of 500, elevating Vietnam from the “low proficiency” category where it was […]
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Thailand Named Best Food Destination in Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Thailand has emerged as the world’s best country for food, according to Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The prestigious survey awarded Thailand the top spot with a score of 98.33 out of 100, highlighting its bold flavors, vibrant street food […]
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