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Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalition
Read more: Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalitionYodchanan Wongsawat, a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has apologised to any supporters who may feel uneasy about the party’s decision to join a coalition government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
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People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
Read more: People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodesThe People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.
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Abhisit to return as Democrat Party leader on Saturday
Read more: Abhisit to return as Democrat Party leader on SaturdayFormer prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is preparing to return as the leader of the Democrat Party at an extraordinary general assembly on Saturday, where members will also elect a new executive board.
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Blueprint for security fence on Thai-Cambodian border unveiled
Read more: Blueprint for security fence on Thai-Cambodian border unveiledThe Royal Thai Armed Forces have released details of a planned security fence along the border with Cambodia, following deadly armed clashes that have further strained relations between the two countries.
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TAT targets luxury and wellness tourism
Read more: TAT targets luxury and wellness tourismThai tourism authorities will no longer promote cheap tour packages to compete with neighbouring countries, instead focusing on high-potential segments such as health and wellness, luxury travel and sustainable tourism, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Live streaming sales change the game
Read more: Live streaming sales change the gameLive commerce in Thailand has ushered in a new era, marked by a high value of sales transactions within a short period, similar to the landscape in China.
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Influencers and online sellers in Thai taxman’s sights
Read more: Influencers and online sellers in Thai taxman’s sightsThe Revenue Department has reiterated that all individuals who earn income — regardless of the source, including from online sales or influencer activities — are required to file and pay income tax.
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Thailand joins US in online scam fight
Read more: Thailand joins US in online scam fightThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement confirming Thailand’s readiness to cooperate with the United States in efforts to dismantle transnational online scam networks operating across Southeast Asia.
