by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 11, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel, Vietnam
Thailand has set new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam to promote legal employment. The new visa fee is 500 Thai baht or THB (14 USD), down from 2,000 THB ( 55 USD). The fee for applying for a temporary...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 3, 2023 | Business, Economy, Thailand
Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject will forge a new link between the Pacific and Indian oceans, relieving shipping congestion in the Malacca Straits. It is expected to become a key link in the China-led Belt and Road project, requiring over 1 trillion baht in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 21, 2023 | Bangkok, Environment, Health, Thailand
Of Bangkok’s 50 districts, 21 were found to have PM2.5 higher than the safety standard of not more than 37.5 micrograms per cubic meter on Thursday. This “orange” level of PM2.5 in the air can cause health problems, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Air...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 11, 2023 | Business, Technology, Thailand
Bangchak Corporation has opened the first LNG refueling station in Thailand. The station is capable of accommodating approximately 100 customer vehicles per day and is operated by BTSG Company Limited (BTSG), a joint venture between Bangchak Corporation and Thai...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 14, 2023 | China, News, Thailand, Travel
Thailand’s new government has approved temporary visa-free entry to Chinese tourists. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says the visa exemption, which will also apply to visitors from the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan, will be effective from 25 September until 29...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 12, 2023 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, Malaysia, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
Asian countries dominate the new “Best Countries for Starting a Business in 2023” report. All top three are Asian, and six out of ten best are from the continent. The best Southeast Asian country on the list is Thailand, placed second. More than 17,000 people...
