by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 22, 2024 | Bangkok, News, Thailand
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok has the new Head of Immigration Affairs, Ms. Saara Grip. “My goals for the next years here are, in addition to succeeding well at work and being a good colleague, to learn as much as possible about Thai culture and language, to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 21, 2024 | News, Digitalization, Technology, Thailand
According to an insider, five companies and joint ventures have applied to establish a virtual bank in Thailand after the Bank of Thailand (BOT) opened applications in March. After applications close on 19 September, the BOT will select three qualified operators to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 16, 2024 | Thailand, News, Society
Thailand’s House of Representatives have elected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country’s new prime minister. The governing coalition led by Pheu Thai agreed to support Ms Paetongtarn’s bid for premiership on the eve of the parliamentary vote....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 15, 2024 | Bangkok, Crime, News, Thailand
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has unseated Srettha Thavisin from the post of prime minister, stating that he lacked integrity to hold the top government post because he appointed an unqualified person as one of his Cabinet members. The nine Constitutional...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 14, 2024 | Thailand, ASEAN, Investment, News, Southeast Asia
According to the report by the World Gold Council, Thailand’s gold bar and coin investment surged 22% year-on-year in the second quarter, reflecting ongoing weakness in the baht. Meanwhile, consumer gold demand across Southeast Asia grew by 20% year-on-year....
