People and Government
Thailand Makes Bid To Become LGBT+ Tourism Hotspot
Thailand is hosting the very first LGBT+ Travel Symposium and has made a pledge to welcome more diverse travelers, establishing themselves as one of the most inclusive destinations in Asia. Keep reading ...
Overview of Thailand Draft Personal Data Protection Act
Data protection laws in Asia continue to be introduced and updated. One of the most recent developments in South East Asia is in Thailand. On 22 May 2018, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle a revised draft of Thailand’s first personal data protection act (Draft ...
Thailand invites Norway to join development efforts in Rakhine State
Thailand has invited Norway to join “friendly help” trilateral development projects in Myanmar’s conflict-torn Rakhine state, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Wednesday (August 1).Keep reading ...
Wasamon Audjarint
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Attended the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting
On 1 August 2018, H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, attended the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – AMM and the Signing Ceremonies of the Instrument of Accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia ...
KBank, KTB targeted in cyber-attacks
Cyber-attackers have stolen the data of 123,000 customers of Kasikornbank (KBank) and Krungthai Bank (KTB) in what appears to be the first massive data leak of local financial institutions. Keep reading ...
Ageing society spells promise for investors in retirement housing
Private investment in retirement homes is on the rise in Thailand, with Thonburi Healthcare Group among those companies eyeing the market potential amid an ageing society.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chaitrong
VAT exemption repeal in view
The Revenue Department says the draft bill on revocation of the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for online purchases of goods worth less than 1,500 baht from vendors outside of Thailand that are shipped by mail will be ready soon. Keep reading ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
EC set to choose its new president
The incoming election commissioners are set to choose their president in a vote today (Jul 31), despite questions about the legality of the move as two spots on the panel remain unfilled.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings on 1 – 4 August 2018 in Singapore
H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, will attend the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings on 1 – 4 August 2018 in Singapore comprising of 19 meetings in total, 15 of which are ASEAN and ASEAN-Related ...
Election campaigns to be allowed after promulgation of election laws
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will revoke its ban on political activities after the enforcement of the last two organic election bills. Deputy Premier and Defense Minister, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan says the NCPO’s ban on political movements will be lifted once the ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
