Alcohol sale and consumption rules to be clarified soon
AMID a confusion over the hours of sale and consumption of alcohol in restaurants, the Alcohol Control Policy Committee is now to meet on Thursday (Nov. 13) to resolve this issue and clarity expected by Dec. 4, PPTVHD36 said today (Nov. 11). Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, the Prime Minister’s Office spokesman, said Prime Minister-cum-Interior Minister […]
Read MoreCommissioners go ahead with Sunday’s district-level senatorial election
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE ELECTION COMMISSION today (June 7) resolved to hold an initial stage of the triple-tiered senatorial election nationwide on the upcoming Sunday as earlier planned. The nine election commissioners reached the unanimous decision to hold the district-level election for senator among eligible candidates on the approaching Sunday despite accusations of […]
Read MoreTighter tax rules not applicable if double taxation agreement signed: Expert
AMID concern among foreigners who have retired in Thailand about the impact of more stringent tax rules on remittance of overseas income as announced on Sept. 15, 2023 an expert pointed out this could be avoided if their country has signed a double taxation agreement with Thailand. According to the Revenue Department directive issued on […]
Read MoreThailand relaxes rules on non-resident baht transactions – cenbank
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S central bank said on Tuesday (Sep. 26) it was relaxing some foreign exchange rules for non-residents to improve the ease of doing business in the country. More flexibility will be given under the non-resident qualified company (NRQC) scheme, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) said in a statement. […]
Read MoreChinese make travel plans as Covid-19 rules ease further
By Reuters and published by CNA Shanghai – Chinese people, cut off from the rest of the world for three years by Covid-19 curbs, flocked to travel sites today (Dec. 27) ahead of borders reopening, even as rising infections strained the health system and roiled the economy. Zero-tolerance measures – from shuttered borders to […]
Read MoreMP sarcastically blasts Election Commission’s curbs amid flood woes
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI ECONOMIC PARTY secretary-general Pai Lick has responded to the Election Commission’s contentious regulations to keep MPs from handing out money or items for free to anyone in trouble anywhere with a rare touch of sarcasm. Pai, an MP of Kampangpet, today (Sept. 29) posted on his Facebook page his sarcastic […]
Read MoreRules on entry, face masks, entertainment venues eased from July 1
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee today (June 17) approved the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s proposal cancelling the use of immigration forms, known as Tor Mor 6, and Thailand Pass which would enable foreign tourists to enter the country without having to filling them, Sanook.com and Matichon newspaper said. Minister of […]
Read MoreForeign tourist seen driving on the wrong side of the road in Chiang Mai
ATTRACTING critical comments is a video clip that had been shared by a Facebook member showing a foreign tourist driving on the wrong side of a road that winds up and down a hill in Chiang Mai province and only switching to the left lane after almost hitting a motorcyclist, Amarin TV said today […]
Read MoreSongkran rules set while pre-arrival PCR test dropped
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee today (Mar. 18) set the rules for celebrating Songkran festival while dropping the mandatory PCR test 72 hours before travelling to Thailand, Matichon and Naewna newspapers said. Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, CCSA’s spokesman, said the executive committee meeting presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha acknowledged […]
Read MorePhuket tightens entry rules for travellers from red zones
WITH the Phuket Sandbox scheme having kicked off this month the tourist island today (July 13) imposed strict screening of people travelling there from dark red and red coronavirus zones effective from Thursday July 15, Thai Rath newspaper said. Phuket Governor Mr. Narong Woonsiew said after a teleconference with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration […]
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