Thailand has been moving to boost tourism in the country in recent months. Last month, its government approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees. From this month, travellers from 93 countries will be allowed to stay in the country for periods of 60 days, … Read more
GIVE SOME CREDIT FOR TRYING That does not mean that Srettha’s specific stimulus, as written, is well designed. The pandemic-era US stimulus measures triggered high inflation with payments to households that comprised about 4 per cent of Americans’ personal income, and that could be deposited rather than spent immediately, coupled with policies (from lockdowns to … Read more
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on social media on Thursday (May 23). The comments follow a stunning policy reversal this month by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who pledged to … Read more
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation on Wednesday (May 15) into the death of a young political activist who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during pre-trial detention on charges including insulting the country’s monarchy. Hundreds of people, including activists and opposition lawmakers, joined a candlelight vigil on Tuesday … Read more
POLITICAL POSTURING Draft bills on cannabis have been circulating for months but there remains a lack of clarity or detail about how the Pheu Thai-led government will enact changes to the law. The Ministry of Public Health has said more consultation needs to be done before a final bill is decided by cabinet and then … Read more
CHANGES IN FINANCE MINISTRY The most significant shakeup is in the Finance Ministry. Mr Srettha relinquished the finance minister portfolio to his advisor Pichai, who will also serve as DPM. The 75-year-old recently quit as the chairman of the Thai Stock Exchange and was a former senior energy executive. Meanwhile, Mr Paopoom’s appointment as deputy … Read more
SINGAPORE: After Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed last month that Singapore had brokered an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday (Mar 5) that the prime minister’s remarks should not be construed as criticism or an expression of jealousy towards Singapore. In a statement on Tuesday, spokesperson for the Thailand’s … Read more
Home Entertainment Filmmaker Sajid Nadiawala Meets Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Discusses Future Collaborations for Bollywood Films in Thailand Sajid Nadiadwala gifted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a pashmina shawl and a peacock brooch, emblematic of India’s diverse cultural heritage, while also exploring prospects for future collaborations in film production and shooting within Thailand. Sajid Nadiawala … Read more
