BANGKOK, Sept 4 (TNA) – The Immigration Bureau is making preparations to introduce the government’s flagship “Thailand Plus” visa scheme next month. The visa will initially be offered to long-stay tourists from…
Chery’s EV dreams charge ahead in Thailand: BoI blessings pending
Photo Courtesy of Thailand Business News China’s Chery International is planning to establish an electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Thailand, pending Board of Investment (BoI) privileges. Through its subsidiary Omoda &…
NBTC and DES ministry prepare for Thaicom 4 satellite transition in 2024
Photo Courtesy of Pattaya Mail The office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is working closely with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to prepare for the Thaicom…
Kasikornbank’s ASEAN ambitions grow: Eyes on Home Credit Vietnam
Kasikornbank (KBank), the second-largest lender in Thailand, is in talks to acquire consumer finance provider Home Credit Vietnam as part of its ASEAN business expansion. KBank is studying the feasibility and pricing…
All about the Mid-Autumn Festival in Thailand (and where to find the best mooncakes)
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is widely celebrated in Thailand due to its large Chinese population. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the…
Russian linked to phone scammers arrested on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI: A Russian suspected of involvement with a phone scam gang in Cambodia linked to theft in Thailand was arrested on the island of Koh Samui on Monday. The arrest of…
Sriracha oil spill under control
An oil spill occurred at a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM-2) owned by Thai Oil, a subsidiary of PTT. The incident resulted in the release of a considerable amount of oil into the…
Bangkok’s multinational ambitions drive forward: BMA seeks government support
Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Metropolitan Council Homepage The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is seeking government support to establish Bangkok as a multinational hub. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced that aligning the BMA’s policy…
Intoxicated British Man Beaten by Two Thai Men in Pattaya, Suspects Arrested
A British man was beaten by a group of Thai men in Pattaya after allegedly causing a disturbance at a local convenience store while heavily intoxicated. The British tourist angered the Thai…
Catch me if you can: Rapist arrested after challenging police to apprehend him (video)
Police have arrested a rapist who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, after he taunted them, saying, “You will never catch me.” The victim had met the 29-year-old…