BANGKOK – Thailand is set to offer scrapping tariffs on 90 per cent of American goods, up from a previous plan for over 60 per cent, in a bid to avert a punishing levy threatened by President Donald …
To avert Trump tariffs, Thailand offers ‘practical’ 90% cut on US goods, adviser says
The vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said its offer is more ambitious than its rivals and a deal is ‘so close’ to being finalised.
600,000 rich foreigners paying $1 million apiece: Thailand’s ex-PM floats idea for new golden visa
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposed a golden visa program targeting wealthy foreigners, aiming to inject $600 billion into the economy. The plan offers long-term residency and …
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
He suggested the country could attract 600,000 people who would deposit US$1 million apiece for the visa. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Austyn Gillette and the Former team Take Their Latest Video to Thailand
Thailand’s a wild place if you’ve never been—it’s hot as balls, the skate spots aren’t easy to find, but it’s dirt cheap. It’s fun! The locals are nice, it’s very unlike the West, and the cities and …
Thailand to offer Trump no duties on 90% of goods, adviser says
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to offer scrapping tariffs on 90% of US goods, up from a previous plan for over 60%, in a bid to avert a punishing levy threatened by President Donald Trump, according to a …
Thailand launches crypto sandbox to boost tourism spending
As crypto becomes part of our day-to-day financial needs, Thailand is introducing a national sandbox to allow foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into baht for spending while navigating the …
I dreamed of Thailand’s paradise island, but I left it too late to visit
In the 12th installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Sophie-May Williams shares her disappointment with an island that Hollywood put on the map.
Planning to visit Thailand? No more travel fee as nation delays tourist entry fee rollout to 2026
The fee, officially known as the kha yeap pan din, or “stepping onto Thai soil” charge, was initially approved by the Thai Cabinet in February 2023 and scheduled for introduction in 2025 …
Why has the Thailand PM been suspended? | Explained
Thailand Prime Minister suspended after leaked call with Cambodian leader, sparking political turmoil and border tensions.