May 25, 2025

Treasury Advances Entertainment Complex Plans with Industry Leaders

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance is advancing plans for a new Entertainment Complex, engaging in talks with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Industries. All parties have expressed their support for the development of this expansive business area. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, revealed discussions have been held with

Student Loan Fund Urges Borrowers to Restructure Debts Online to Halt Extra Deductions

Bangkok: The Student Loan Fund (SLF) has urgently called on borrowers, who are facing an additional 3,000 baht salary deduction, to restructure their debts online. This move aims to stop the extra deductions and offers borrowers the opportunity to apply for a reduction in the deduction amount through the SLF website. The announcement comes after it was revealed that over

US Tariff Hike on EU Goods Presents Opportunities and Risks for Thai Exports

Bangkok: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anusorn Thamjai, Dean of the Faculty of Economics at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, has revealed that the United States’ decision to impose a 50% tariff on imported goods from the European Union starting June 1, 2025, could have significant implications for the global trade system and the economies of both regions. The

Thailand Enforces Strict Regulations on Short-Term Courses for International Students

Bangkok: Strict control and regulation of short-term courses for international students in Thailand have been officially implemented. The government has mandated that educational institutions must adhere to specified standards, with non-compliance potentially leading to course cancellation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, highlighted the government’s commitment, through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and

Government Promotes Southern Thailand Tourism During Rainy Season to Boost Local Economy

Bangkok: The government is actively encouraging people to visit the southern region of Thailand during the rainy season through the ‘La Ta Saneha’ initiative, in an effort to boost local activities and stimulate the community economy while connecting the entire country. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting tourism year-round,

Thailand Opens Cassava Market in Saudi Arabia with Initial 20,000 Tons Export

Bangkok: Thailand has successfully negotiated to open the cassava market in Saudi Arabia, marking the first lot of 20,000 tons intended for animal feed, valued at over 136 million baht. Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced this development following efforts by the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce to expand the export market of Thai cassava

Government Intensifies Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Businesses and Substandard Imports

Bangkok: The government is accelerating the crackdown on foreign nominee businesses and substandard imported goods, moving forward with asset seizures and severe punishments, with damages worth more than 17 billion baht. Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government is moving forward with policies to solve the problem of substandard imported goods and foreign businesses that violate Thai

Ministry of Interior Aims to Distribute 86,000 Land Title Deeds in 69 Provinces

Bangkok: The Ministry of Interior is advancing its initiative to conduct a comprehensive land survey with the goal of reducing inequality by issuing 86,000 land title deeds this year across 69 provinces. This effort aims to bolster land ownership stability and facilitate access to funding and investment opportunities. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister