Bangkok launches subsidised curry-rice restaurants to ease living cost crisis
The project will help set up similar eateries in communities across the capital.
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Krabi rejects bid to film Netflix horror over environmental concerns
A foreign film producer wanted to use three popular Krabi beaches as the setting for a Netflix horror film.
Bangkok and Pattaya governor elections planned for May
Interior Ministry and Election Commission officials will meet on February 21 to schedule long-overdue elections
China-Laos Railway transports over 1 million passengers since launch
Over 100,000 tons of cargo was also transported since the launch in December 2021
Thailand set to ease tax rules on cryptocurrency investments
Thailand plans ease tax rules for investments in digital assets by allowing traders to offset annual losses against gains for taxes due on cryptocurrency investments
Thai exports to Saudi Arabia expected to jump sharply to $5 billion
Thai workers in Saudi Arabia are also expected will increase to 50,000 people within 3 years and to 100,000 people within 5 years.
Thailand slashes number of athletes for SEA Games
Only 832 Thai athletes will take part in the SEA Games being held in Vietnam from May 12-23.
Requirements for visitors under Thailand’s “Test and Go” scheme revised from Feb 1
The “Test and Go” scheme will be the primary measure for entry into Thailand after February 1 onwards.
Bangkok gets ready to welcome foreign visitors from Feb 1
Under the new set-up, tourists will have to isolate for five days and take RT-PCR tests on the first and the fifth day.
Thailand’s driving licences now a QR code in smartphones
To use the e-driving licence, motorists must first change the traditional licence to a smart one with a QR code linked to an application.