by Teuvo Tuomi | May 4, 2024 | Economy, Food & Drinks, News, Thailand, Trade
The weakening baht sent Thai rice exports for the first quarter of 2024 up by 19.4%, from 2.06 million tonnes last year to 2.46 million. The export value for the January-March period is estimated at 56.73 billion baht, or US$1.61 billion, a 49% increase from the same...
by Jukka-Pekka Karppanen | May 1, 2024 | Education, Asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Nestled in the tropical beauty of Phuket, Finnway International School stands as a testament to educational excellence, offering a gateway to a world-class education rooted in the rich heritage of Finnish pedagogy. At Finnway International School Phuket, we...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 25, 2024 | Tourism, News, Thailand, Travel
Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider measures to tackle overtourism. One of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of 300 baht (US$8.11). Secretary-general of the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) Adith...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 21, 2024 | Travel, News, Thailand, Tourism
Thailand’s Phuket Municipality has asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for this popular tourist destination to become a special administrative organization or “special city,” Phuket Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas says. The current administrative system makes Phuket...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 20, 2024 | Partners, Thailand
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) and Vision Finland have started a partnership, marking a new era of collaboration. TFCC covers a diverse array of industries. It represents and amplifies various Finnish business interests in Thailand. TFCC’s members can...
