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Thailand to unveil Asean tourism push

Thailand is set to release comprehensive gastronomy guidelines for the Asean region by the end of this year to facilitate the recovery of tourism figures, after the industry has been hurt by a string of challenges, including dangerous air pollution in the North, the global ...

Phuwit Limviphuwat

New land and building taxes will not increase tax rates, says Treasury Department

The Treasury Department has reassured that a new method for appraising land and buildings will not result in higher land and building tax rates as several parties have suggested, while the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) estimates about Bt40 billion per year in additional government revenues ...

The Nation Reporter

REPORT: Chiang Mai tries ‘clean rooms’ to protect vulnerable from toxic air

Since the air in entire villages or towns cannot be purified in the face of the raging smog crisis in the North, safety zones have been proposed as a way of protecting the most vulnerable people. The idea incorporates “Clean Rooms” where pollutants are filtered ...

Chularat Saengpassa

Applications for international transport operations accepted until April 23

The Department of Land Transport is inviting those who are interested in being cross-border transport operators linking Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, and Thailand and Cambodia, to submit their applications by April 23, 2019.The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is accepting applications for international passenger and ...

Supawadee Wangsri

Government to tackle water scarcity in Northeast

The government is concerned about water availability in the northeastern region, as the reservoirs are less than half full, urging responsible agencies to implement measures to ensure sufficient supplies.Keep reading ...

Cross-border trade, tourism promoted

Cross-border trade and tourism are being promoted at Baan Khao Din border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province which has been upgraded to permanent status.The Department of Foreign Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce, has confirmed that Baan Khao Din border checkpoint in Khlong Hat district ...

Tewit Kemtong

Tighter control on transnational food industry required to solve haze problem: expert

A stronger political will is required to take action against monoculture corn cultivation both inside Thailand and in neighbouring countries, or the transboundary haze problem will never be solved, environmental experts said, as Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district continues to choke under hazardous smog.Keep reading ...

Pratch Rujivanarom

Credit inquiries climbing as household debt swells

Credit inquiries at the National Credit Bureau (NCB) are expected to hit another record high this year amid mounting anxiety over swelling household debt. The number of credit inquiries for existing borrowers is estimated to reach 60 million this year after 12.6 million were made ...

Somruedi Banchongduang

Clues emerge in the mystery of the ‘missing’ ocean plastics

It’s a puzzle that has perplexed scientists for years: humanity dumps millions of tonnes of plastics into the world’s oceans annually, yet almost all of it is swallowed up, with only a tiny fraction remaining visible on the surface.Now an international team of researchers believe ...

Thailand's new Labour Protection Act promotes good practices in businesses

To meet international labour law standards, Thailand has announced a new labour protection act. The main changes relate to better compensation and leave allowances, which have been amended to bring them more into line with current standards.Keep watching ...

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