Bangkok Post

VAT exemption repeal in view

The Revenue Department says the draft bill on revocation of the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for online purchases of goods worth less than 1,500 baht from vendors outside of Thailand that are shipped by mail will be ready soon. Keep reading ...

Wichit Chantanusornsiri

Social campaign angles to hike village visits

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a domestic tourism campaign called Aor Sor Social, marshalling an online group of volunteers to help promote village tourism. There are 14 communities taking part in the project, and the agency hopes the campaign will help increase ...

Suchat Sritama

Trafficking fight yet to take off

Less than twenty years ago, human trafficking was defined by an international treaty, known as the Palermo Protocol, whereby the international community committed to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons. Since then, global attention has been focused on fighting — and eradicating — the ...

Tomoko Nishimoto

BoT: E-payment climb hastening

Thailand’s average digital payment transactions are expected to triple to 150 transactions per person per year sooner than previously forecast, thanks to a series of launched of digital banking services.Keep reading ...

Somruedi Banchongduang

Fishermen threaten strike

The commercial fishing sector has renewed its call for the government to bypass the lengthy hiring process for migrant workers or face a strike. Led by , head of the provincial fishing association, said on Saturday (July 28)  fishing operators have demanded that they should ...

Mekong flood alert for northeastern provinces

Northeastern provinces along the Mekong have been warned of possible flooding due to the rapidly rising water level of the river. The hydrology office in Nong Khai said on Sunday (July 29) that heavy rains in northern Thailand and Laos were pouring water into the ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Poll shows mixed opinions on politicians switching parties

People offer mixed opinions when asked how they view election candidates moving from one party to another prior to an election, according to the results of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University Poll.Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Waste management steps up a gear

The National Legislative Assembly yesterday (July 26) accepted for deliberation a bill on the establishment of an economic and social development council which will replace the current National Economic and Social Development Board. Keep reading ...

Flood alert as Mekong water rises

Residents in Nakhon Phanom were on Thursday (July 26) warned to brace for possible flooding after the water level in the Mekong River rose to 11 metres, two metres away from overflow, due to downpours caused by tropical storm Son-Tinh. Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Border economies expected to retain high volumes

Thailand’s border trade remains on course for healthy growth after rising 6.8% year-on-year in the first half of the year amid higher demand for Thai goods. According to Wanchai Varavithya, deputy director-general of the Foreign Trade Department, overall border trade, including transit trade, amounted to ...

Phusadee Arunmas

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