A visa-free scheme for Chinese and Kazakh tourists has received a positive response, according to Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin. Source: Business
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Seacon places its belief in green solar energy access for all
The overwhelming success of the impressive solar roof model project in Bangkok’s Seacon Square Srinakarin shopping mall, under the initiation of Seacon Development Co., Ltd., is likely to become a significant turning point for Thailand’s green society roadmap, showcasing a seamless combination of state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to make …
Read More »Stark finds B15.6bn of irregular transactions in audit
Stark Corp, a Thai industrial cable maker at the centre of an accounting scandal and debt defaults, discovered at least 15.6 billion baht of irregular transactions at its units after completing parts of a required special investigation. Source: Business
Read More »Stark finds $426m of irregular transactions in Thai audit
Stark Corp, a Thai industrial cable maker at the centre of an accounting scandal and debt defaults, discovered at least 15.6 billion baht (US$426 million) of irregular transactions at its units after completing parts of a required special investigation. Source: Business
Read More »GWM to make 8 EV models locally
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) plans to start making eight electric vehicle (EV) models at its factory in Rayong in the first quarter of next year to serve soaring EV demand, which is expected drive total EV sales in Thailand to 100,000 cars in 2024. Source: Business
Read More »Central bank chief prepares for meeting with Srettha
The Bank of Thailand governor is ready to meet the prime minister following the central bank’s policy rate hike and its decision to cut the GDP forecast for 2023. Source: Business
Read More »Chiang Mai airport key to revival
With Chiang Mai airport extending its operating hours around the clock starting in November, the tourism sector hopes to unlock the potential of the northern region to welcome more foreign tourists arriving via direct flights. Source: Business
Read More »Srettha backs vehicle supply chain
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reaffirmed to the Japanese government that the Thai government will continue to support the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the next 10-15 years to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Source: Business
Read More »Premier backs vehicle supply chain
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reaffirmed to the Japanese government that the Thai government will continue to support the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the next 10-15 years to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Source: Business
Read More »Monitoring centre to assess El Niño
The government plans to establish a daily monitoring centre and devise contingency plans to address the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Source: Business
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