Desire to escape China’s strict controls has seen ‘influx’ of inquiries about possible move to Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand, observers say.
3 fraudsters to be extradited from Thailand to South Korea
Three South Korean citizens have been arrested on suspicion of fraud resulting in losses of 6 billion won in Korea then fleeing to Thailand.
A $18.2 Million Beachfront Villa on Thailand’s Phuket Island That’s Truly Enormous
Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the newly listed residence has 10 bedrooms, two living rooms, a 79-foot pool and a boathouse …
How to purchase real estate in Thailand
How high are realtors´ and lawyers´ fees in Thailand? What about other property purchase costs? There are multiple ways for foreigners to purchase real estate in Thailand. The buying process is not …
Thailand 2022 Investment Pledges up 39% to USD20 Billion Helped by FDI flows in Electronics, EV, Data Centers
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced today that applications for investment promotion in 2022 reached 664.6 billion baht (ca. USD20 billion), an increase of 39% from the previous year’s …
Thailand welcomes back Chinese tourists with ‘arms wide open’ as key market returns
For years, Thailand welcomed legions of Chinese tourists to its golden beaches, shopping districts and striking temples.
Bank of Thailand issues consultation paper on virtual bank licensing
BOT is inviting comments and suggestions on the proposed framework by 12 February. Bank of Thailand (BOT) has issued the consultation paper on virtual bank licensing framework as a guide for new …
Min Aung Hlaing Family Assets Recovered in Thai Drug Raid
The discoveries, which include assets belonging to the Myanmar junta chief’s adult son and daughter, suggest that military figures are using Thailand as a financial safe haven.
The truth about Thai money politics
As the election looms in Thailand, money politics returns with a vengeance. This game in the electoral arena is a well-known part of the established narrative of Thai politics. At the start of every …
Bangchak to buy ExxonMobil’s Esso Thailand stake for about $603 mln
ExxonMobil has agreed to sell its two-thirds stake in Esso Thailand to Thai energy firm Bangchak Corporation , the companies said, in a deal valued at about 20.1 billion baht ($603 million).