Thai retailers, suppliers agree to freeze prices of 500 items for one quarter
The Thai Retailers’ Association president said that the price freeze will be evaluated every quarter.
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Thailand scraps second PCR test for tourists, cuts insurance cover to $20,000
The mandatory health coverage for foreign visitors has also been reduced from US$50,000 to US$20,000.
SWIFT banking boycott won’t be too effective in hurting Russia: Thai economist
He said Russia’s banking system is not completely cut off, and Moscow could also turn to cryptocurrency to minimise the impact.
Bangkokians join Ukrainians in march to condemn invasion by Russia
Some 50 Ukraine nationals and supporters marched down Bangkok’s “Green Mile” condemning Russia’s invasion of their country.
Apec ‘not affected’ by Russia-Ukraine conflict, insists Thailand
Sanctions on Russia come at an awkward time for Thailand which holds the chair, but foreign ministry officials said the crisis will not affect Apec.
Saudi Arabia restores direct flights to Thailand after 32 years
Riyadh's national carrier Saudia's plane will touchdown at Suvarnabhumi airport today, to mark the restoration of ties.
Thai fresh markets enter digital era with pilot project in six provinces
The project aims to provide 30,000 entrepreneurs with access to digital technology.
Japan hands Thailand $500-million loan for Covid relief
The finance minister said similar offers also came from the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.
Thailand aims to declare Covid-19 an endemic in four months
The decision is based on findings that the new Covid-19 strain was less virulent, although the number of new cases was increasing fast.
Survey ranks Bangkok 6th best convention city in the world
Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo are the other Asian cities in the list.