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The Ancient Town of Si Thep inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has designated "The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments" in Phetchabun province, Thailand, as a cultural world heritage site. This...
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Thai PM chairs special airport welcome for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has welcomed the first groups of tourists from China and Kazakhstan to Thailand under a temporary tourist visa exemption scheme....
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Addressing the poor quality of Thailand’s education system
Thai children spend long hours in school, but the quality of their education is poor. A study shows that over half of 15-year-olds in...
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Establishing a Family Office in Singapore
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine is now available for download, focusing on establishing a family office in Singapore. The magazine highlights the city-state's...
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Can Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Attract Foreign Investors?
Indonesia introduced its first sovereign wealth fund, the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), in 2021. Unlike other funds, INA aims to attract foreign co-investors instead...
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Thailand Announces UN HRC Candidature for 2025-2027
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara recently launched Thailand's bid for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025-2027...
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Thailand’s digital economy grew by 14% in 2022
Thailand’s digital economy has experienced a 14% growth in 2022, reaching a value of 2.6 trillion baht. This growth is due to changes in...
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Thai Revenue Department to tax foreign income starting next year
The Revenue Department in Thailand has implemented a policy that will require residents who earn income overseas to pay personal income tax if they...
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ADB predicts 4.6% growth in Southeast Asia but warns of increasing risks
According to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), economic growth in Asia and the Pacific is expected to remain solid, but there...
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Thailand welcomed 19 million foreign visitors since January
Thailand has seen 19 million foreign tourists between January and September, bringing in $22.26 billion in revenue. The government believes the tourism situation is...
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Consumer Confidence rebounds in August following new government nomination
Consumer confidence in Thailand saw an improvement in August after the formation of a new government. The consumer confidence index rose to 56.9, bouncing...