by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 11, 2024 | Lifestyle, Health, News, Thailand
The first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis in 2021, Thailand created an industry worth up to a projected 1.2 billion dollars, at the same time leaving loopholes for recreational use. Insufficient regulation has led Thai authorities to propose a new...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 7, 2024 | China, News, Thailand, Travel
The recent visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China should provide opportunities for new routes and increased flight frequencies. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that this will boost tourism recovery. TAT expects an influx of 8 million...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 16, 2023 | Thailand, News, Technology
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Thailand reached 512,343 units on 30 November, the Department of Land Transport reports. The main EV categories are: Battery EV: 120,719 units; Hybrid EV (benzene): 326,178; Hybrid EV (diesel): 11,596; Hybrid EV...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 12, 2023 | China, News, Technology, Thailand
The 40th Thailand International Motor Expo ended yesterday (December 11) in Nonthaburi. The vehicle bookings saw a significant surge with 53,248 units sold. Japanese automaker Toyota again retained its crown for most booked brand, with 7,245 units being reserved....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 8, 2023 | Business, China, News, Research, Technology, Thailand
China will establish a China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) in Thailand, the Thai government says. This is the center’s fourth such facility in the world. Thai government tax incentives and subsidies have already drawn Chinese carmakers,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 7, 2023 | Laos, Economy, Thailand, Travel
81% of the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project has already been completed, including 69% of the bridge and 93% of related facilities. The bridge should be operational by the end of 2024. The project started in August 2019, funded by a 1.38 billion (USD 39 million)...
