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Thailand, a country that has previously been known for its crypto-friendly policies, is planning to tax the foreign income of crypto traders to fund its economic stimulus measures, which include a nationwide airdrop. The newly appointed government is scrambling to find ways to pay for its planned economic stimulus measures. On September 19, the Bangkok Post reported that the Thai Revenue Department is targeting overseas income, specifically mentioning cryptocurrency traders. According to the new ruling, those who earn overseas income from work or assets will be subject to personal income tax. The proposed new tax would target Thais and foreign…
In a dramatic turn of events, Thailand’s Supreme Court has mandated that Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s former prime minister, settle 17.6 billion baht ($542.37 million) in taxes stemming from a controversial 2006 share sale. The decision revives the case that played a pivotal role in his ousting nearly two decades ago.The sale involved shares of Shin Corp, a telecommunications giant founded by Thaksin, which were sold to Singapore’s state investment firm, Temasek. This transaction sparked widespread protests in Bangkok over alleged conflicts of interest and tax evasion, culminating in Thaksin’s removal from power in a military coup.The recent court…
Southern floods dominate headlines, triggering widespread impacts on healthcare, transportation, tourism, and politics. Meanwhile, Thailand’s political landscape intensifies as the 2026 elections approach, with cultural and regional issues adding further complexity to the news cycle. The floods have not only disrupted daily life but also exposed vulnerabilities in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In parallel, the political atmosphere grows more charged, with debates over economic policies and environmental strategies taking center stage.🌊 Flood Crisis in Southern Thailand Hat Yai Hospital Emergency: About 90 critically ill patients are being airlifted due to oxygen shortages and worsening floods world.thaipbs.or.th.Evacuations & Disruptions: Thousands remain…
Against the backdrop of global trade uncertainty and volatility, aligning trade policy with decent work principles has become an essential strategy for Thailand’s long-term competitiveness according to a national policy dialogue held in Bangkok.Taking place on 25 November 2025, the event entitled “Decent Work and Trade Readiness: Harnessing Thailand’s Potential for Global Competitiveness in the Era of Changing Trade Patterns” was organised by the Government of Thailand together with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU).Taking part were more than 40 participants from government ministries, workers’ and employers’ organizations, the EU Delegation to Thailand, academia and civil…
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BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has warned that the severe flooding in southern Thailand, particularly in Hatyai, Songkhla, is already dragging down tourism demand, with expectations that Malaysian tourists will cancel all travel plans to the south this week.Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Thapanee Kiatphaibool said that throughout the past weekend, around 15 Malaysian operators contacted TAT to inquire about the worsening flood situation in southern Thailand, especially in Hat Yai district.These include tour companies, travel agencies and free independent traveller groups.TAT now anticipates that Malaysian tourists will cancel all trips to southern destinations this week…
BANGKOK (AP) — Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, remains one of the country’s most influential and controversial figures nearly two decades after being ousted in a 2006 military coup. His political journey, marked by unprecedented popularity, a dramatic fall from power, years in self-imposed exile and a high-profile return, continues to shape Thailand’s political landscape. Thaksin’s dramatic path took another turn Tuesday when the Supreme Court ruled that he must serve a one-year prison term for previous convictions on graft and abuse of power charges, after investigating whether officials had mishandled his return to Thailand in…
A Thai woman believed to be dead was found alive inside her coffin moments before cremation at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham Temple. Video shared by the temple shows staff opening the coffin after hearing a …
As Gallery’s Night wraps up, the Night at the Museum Festival takes the party to museums from the capital to the provinces. This year, more than 50 spots nationwide join the fun in throughout December. Venues include Museum Siam, the National Museum of Royal Barges, Silpakorn University Art Gallery, Museum Pire, Phaya Thai Palace, Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Siam Serpentarium and loads more. Each spot has special after-hours tours, night markets, live music and stargazing sessions in the dark. In Bangkok, most venues kick off from December 19 onwards, though a few start earlier on December 5-7, like…
Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI PCL), the license holder of the Miss Universe Thailand franchise and the host organization of the 74th Miss Universe, has canceled the “Top 10 Special Dinner & Talk Show with Queen Victoria and Mr. Nawat” event. Miss Universe Thailand announced on Thursday the cancellation of the dinner and talk show following the Miss Universe Organization’s (MUO) previous statement regarding the event.”[Our] sponsors have expressed concerns, discomfort, and pressure that have led them to suspend their support for this particular event. Consequently, we are unable to proceed with the activity as planned,” the statement read. The…