by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 27, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, News, Thailand
Thailand fell three places from 2022 to 12th among Asia-Pacific nations in terms of ease of doing business, according to a survey by the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA). Among the 13 economies ranked last year, Singapore was the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 22, 2024 | China, Laos, News, Trade, Transportation
The China-Laos Railway has handled over 10 million tons of goods worth almost 41 billion yuan (US$5.76 billion) since its opening in December 2021, the Xinhua News Agency reports. In the first eight months of 2024, the line’s total freight volume was up 22.8%...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 20, 2024 | Thailand, Digitalization, Economy, News, Travel
The Government of Thailand is promoting its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while traveling in the country, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. The DTV is...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 19, 2024 | Thailand, Economy, News, Society
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the digital wallet scheme, under which 14.5 million vulnerable and disabled Thais will be the first to receive the 10,000 baht cash benefit. The money will be wired into their bank accounts between 25-30 September, Finance...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2024 | News, Climate, Environment, Thailand, Weather
The Mekong River burst its banks on Sunday morning, flooding Thailand’s Muang district of Nong Khai province. The floodwaters on the bloated river continue to flow downstream to Bueng Kan and Mukdahan provinces, originating mainly from the Sai River that flowed...
