China is not only a buyer. Chinese investment has flowed into Thailand’s durian packing and logistics business. Already, Chinese interests control around 70 percent of the durian wholesale and logistics business, according to Aat Pisanwanich, a Thai …
Thailand reviews property tax law after five years
The Finance Ministry is currently reviewing the Land and Building Tax Act, which has been in effect for five years, marking a crucial phase in reforming Thailand’s property tax regime. Public hearings …
Myanmar crackdown on property abroad hits Thai sales
A crackdown in Myanmar on the purchase of property abroad in a bid to halt a slide in the kyat currency has hit demand for condominiums in neighboring Thailand, where many Myanmar citizens have moved …
China keeps its 2026 World Cup dream alive despite 1-0 loss to South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China kept its 2026 World Cup dream alive by the narrowest of margins despite a 1-0 loss to South Korea on Tuesday. China advanced to the next qualification round because Thailand, needing to beat Singapore by three goals, only won 3-1.
Arrests spook Myanmar condo buyers shifting wealth to Thailand
Condos held by Myanmar nationals in Thailand can be occupied by the owners, sit empty or be rented out. Bangkok is the most popular destination for escaped Myanmar individuals’ wealth, with condo …
Thailand’s Move Forward party braces for court case that might dissolve it
The former leader of Thailand’s progressive opposition Move Forward party vowed on Sunday to keep fighting as the party faces a court case that could result in its dissolution.
Foreigners can now own land in Thailand: Land Dept
There are, however, exceptions to this rule. The Board of Investment, for instance, permits land ownership for foreign investors in certain business categories. Also, according to Thailand’s …
Mountain creature — with ‘pale blue’ wings — found in Thailand. See the new species
In the northern mountainous region of Thailand, a new species stays hidden in the green until it opens its wings. Anna Sushok via Unsplash In the northern mountains of Thailand, one small creature …
After teaching CPR in Thailand, Calvin University students save life at airport
A group of Calvin University swim team members spent two weeks in Thailand this spring teaching English, water survival skills and CPR. But they had no idea they would use those skills at the airport.
Stock Exchange of Thailand releases new plan to attract more foreign firms
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has unveiled a new strategic plan for 2023-2025, aiming to boost the Thai capital market by attracting foreign industries, family businesses, and new economy …