Thailand to ease foreign business ownership rules

The Thai cabinet has agreed in principle to amend the Foreign Business Act to reduce the number of restrictive regulations and make the country more investor-friendly. Sole foreigners barred from running business The Law Reform Commission had urged updating the 25-year-old law, which it argued was overly protective of Thai business operators and no longer […]

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Airports of Thailand chief steps down suddenly

Kerati Kijmanawat has resigned as president of Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT), with the decision to take effect on Thursday. AOT Addresses Suvarnabhumi Airport Queues with Upgrades Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Tuesday confirmed reports that Mr Kerati had tendered his resignation to board chairman Apirat Chaiwongnoi, saying he wanted to take care of his […]

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra orders a major review of the visa waiver policy

Bangkok, April 22, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a sweeping review of Thailand’s visa-free entry policy following a surge in foreign nationals overstaying and working illegally, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub announced Tuesday. Thailand has not yet taken a decision on the 60-30 day visa waiver Why the Change? The popular scheme – […]

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Pope Francis, Reformer of the Catholic Church, Dies at 88

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the humble pontiff who championed the poor, embraced reform, and reshaped the Catholic Church with his message of mercy, passed away Monday morning at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. He was 88. Pope Francis Meets King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Queen Suthida Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrel, the camerlengo, announced the death […]

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Thailand Implements Mandatory Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for All Tourists Starting May 1

Foreign travelers visiting Thailand must now complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days before departure, replacing the old TM.6 paper form. The new digital system goes live on April 28 for arrivals from May 1 onward, announced deputy government spokesman Anukool Pruksanusak. Thailand Rolls Out Mandatory Digital Arrival Cards for All […]

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Thailand’s Songkran Seven Days road safety campaign claims 253 lives

The final toll from Thailand’s Songkran holiday road safety campaign has reached a staggering 253 lives lost, with Friday’s figures capping off another deadly year for the country’s highways. The Road Safety Operation Centre’s end-of-festival report reveals 1,538 accidents and 1,495 injuries occurred between April 11-17, with the last day alone claiming 22 more victims […]

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