Export sector saw substantial growth of 16.2% in February
Thailand’s export sector saw substantial growth of 16.2% in February, with the Ministry of Commerce now working closely with private businesses to manage the impact of the ongoing conflict...
BOT addresses Virtual Banks and Plans Rules on Open Banking
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said it is planning new policy guidelines for the banking sector, including virtual banks and open banking, for later this year.
The central bank...
Authorities reported 45,000 confiscated counterfeit items nationwide in January
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has reported that relevant government units in January confiscated more than 45,000 counterfeit items nationwide.
DIP Deputy Director-General Jittima Srithaporn revealed that the operation...
Thailand a regional manufacturing base for electric vehicles
The government has indicated its intentions to position Thailand as a regional manufacturing base for electric vehicles (EVs), with tax cuts and other measures rolling out to attract more...
Growing cannabis at home will only be permitted from June 9 onward
A ministerial announcement conditionally removing cannabis and hemp from the banned narcotics list was made in February but has not yet become effective.
The Ministry of Public Health is reminding...
COVID-19 vaccines now encouraged among children and elderly
Children aged 5-11 and the elderly over 60 can receive COVID-19 vaccines at designated spots in Bangkok
Children aged 5-11, who are educated outside the school system or students who...
