Bangkok: Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the Cabinet has resolved to urgently amend the Alien Business Act of 1999 to reduce obstacles to Thai people’s occupations, economic development, trade and investment, and increase the country’s competitiveness. After the original law had been in use for 25 years, the principle was to ‘protect’ domestic entrepreneurs too much, which

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a significant adjustment in compensation wages for state enterprise employees, focusing on newly hired individuals with bachelor’s degrees. This adjustment will ensure a minimum salary of no less than 18,150 baht, effective from May 1, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, the deputy government spokesman, announced that the Cabinet’s decision addresses the

Bangkok: The President of the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand has expressed condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope, lauding his efforts to foster global peace and guiding Christians in a thanksgiving mass. According to Thai News Agency, Archbishop Francis Xavier Vira Apakornrat, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, along with Father Suwat

Bangkok: MEA is set to advance the removal of electric poles in the middle of next year to enhance the city’s cityscape. MEA, or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, in collaboration with partner agencies, has successfully completed the removal of communication cables from electric poles along Wireless Road, stretching from Phloen Chit Intersection to Rama IV Road, a distance of 2.1

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the North and Central regions will experience extremely hot weather in some areas. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their health due to the hot to very hot conditions. The South is expected to encounter thunderstorms in certain areas, while Bangkok and its vicinity will generally experience hot weather

Bangkok: The president of the Thai Financial Planners Association has highlighted that gold is now a high-risk asset for retail investors, as less than 3% of Thais engage in financial planning. He suggested that the Thai stock index, currently below 1,200 points, presents an attractive valuation. Investors are advised to adjust their portfolios by reducing high-risk assets and diversifying investments

Bangkok: The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has announced that purchasing 5,200 MW of renewable energy will not result in increased electricity costs. Mr. Wattanapong Kurovat, Director of EPPO, stated that this initiative, dubbed the RE Big Lot, will instead help reduce electricity costs and support a clean energy future. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wattanapong addressed concerns

Nakhon Phanom: Summer storms have wreaked havoc in the northeastern provinces of Thailand, causing severe damage to properties and infrastructure. In Nakhon Phanom, two districts have been heavily affected, with more than 200 houses destroyed. According to Thai News Agency, the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM) reported that 237 houses suffered damage, particularly in the Sri