A Jersey politician has returned to work after being bitten by a snake while she was on holiday last year. Deputy Inna Gardiner said she was bitten in Thailand on Christmas Eve, with the species identified as a Malayan Pit Viper after testing. She said she was treated in intensive care before she was released from hospital to travel home.
Thai regulator looks into pre-installed apps
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is studying whether it has the authority to inspect pre-installed applications on imported mobile devices sold in Thailand, says its …
Thailand’s former PM bullish on legalizing crypto, online gambling
The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, said there’s “no risk” in allowing the trade of stablecoins and other tokens backed by tangible assets. He also urged regulators to legalize …
Thai government eyes THB120-240 billion tourism revenue from legalising casinos
BANGKOK: Legalising casinos in Thailand could generate as much as 120 to 240 billion baht per year in tourism revenue from an additional 5-10% foreign arrivals, the Finance Ministry said on Monday …
Thai government eyes THB120-240 billion tourism revenue from legalising casinos
BANGKOK: Legalising casinos in Thailand could generate as much as 120 to 240 billion baht per year in tourism revenue from an additional 5-10% foreign arrivals, the Finance Ministry said on Monday …
‘Scam City is growing’: how Myanmar’s cyber fraud hubs outfox efforts to shut them down
Chinese actor’s rescue reveals how scam factories continue expanding unchecked, as rights groups urge China, Thailand to step up crackdown measures.
Thailand casino bill raises questions, concerns
Anti-casino activists say Thailand’s casino bill has shifted away from the Singapore model, and puts too much emphasis on gaming.
BOI: Over 3,100 New Investment Projects Make 2024 Thailand’s Golden Year
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has achieved unprecedented success in attracting investment applications in 2024, marking what officials call a “golden year” for foreign investment in the country …
Thailand BOI Says 2024 Investment Applications Soar 35% to 10-Year High of USD33 Billion as FDI in Data Centers and Cloud Services Take the Lead
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said today that applications for investment promotion in 2024 soared 35% in value to 1.14 trillion baht (ca. USD 33 billion), the highest level since 2014, led …
Can Hong Kong task force in Thailand help prevent more ‘high-paying’ job scams?
Lawmaker says it is the right diplomatic move, while another believes it will remind residents to think twice before agreeing to job offers.