Shares of K-pop agency YG Entertainment tumbled almost 9% on Friday after South Korean media reported that Blackpink member Lisa has rejected a contract renewal offer from the agency, reported CNBC news website. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Wins Best K-Pop at 2022 MTV European Music Awards The share price tumble is YG’s largest one-day drop since September […]
Pita Limjaroenrat has decided to step down as leader of the Move Forward party, paving the way for its committee to select his replacement, who will also become the leader of the Opposition in parliament. I’m a victim of political persecution: Pita Limjaroenrat The decision was made after consulting the party’s administrative board and MPs, […]
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday he did not agree with allowing recreational use of cannabis, though its medical use would remain a policy under his administration. Thai PM Srettha Orders Police Crackdown on Organized Criminal Gangs “Cannabis policy will be medical cannabis. On recreational use, I do not agree with that,” Mr Srettha, […]
The Meteorological Department of Thailand has forecast heavy rains for 33 provinces in the next 24 hours, with 70% of Bangkok expected to be affected. Heavy Rainfall Causes Floods, Overflows in Many Thai Provinces The department on Thursday, September 14th, said that a ferocious storm has crossed over Myanmar, upper north Thailand, and upper north […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government will negotiate with companies to raise the minimum daily wage as part of efforts to help alleviate workers’ financial burdens. The minimum wage raise, revision in labor laws and plans to address energy issues were just some of the economic policies declared during the recent debate on the government’s policy […]
Thailand may face an uphill battle in achieving the desired influx of arrivals from the Chinese mainland through its upcoming visa-free scheme, primarily due to several factors. Thai Tourism Minister Asks the Public not to Stereotype Chinese Tourists The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that the seat capacity for Chinese flights in the final […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – A meeting focusing on national security and tourism was recently convened in light of the temporary implementation of a visa-free policy for Chinese visitors. Visa exemptions for China and Kazakhstan nationals to start on September 25 Prime Minister and Finance Srettha Thavisin chaired the meeting, which included officials from the Ministry of […]
The Cabinet decided today (Wednesday) to retain the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate on goods and services until September 30, 2024, to stimulate economic recovery through spending on consumer products and services. Commerce says 10% VAT for 2015 would not affect the Thai economy Keeping it at 7% will be a relief for consumers and […]
