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...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 18, 2024 | China, Economy, News, Thailand, Trade
The Thai government is considering imposing a 7% value-added tax on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht (US$40) routed through Thailand’s free trade zones to protect local businesses impacted by the flood of cheap imports. Currently, goods not exceeding the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 17, 2024 | Economy, News, Thailand
The Thai Chamber of Commerce expects Thailand’s GDP for the second quarter of 2024 to likely exceed 3% and continue to perform well for the remainder of the year, citing the disbursement of the budget and the growing tourism sector as positive factors. There are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 11, 2024 | Environment, Finland, News, Technology, Thailand, Visions
Salo Tech (Thailand) Limited has opened a new solar panel factory in Rayong, Eastern Thailand. The Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, was the official opener of the factory. In his speech, Minister Tavio highlighted the importance of...
