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Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong said the issue had been widely discussed among all related stakeholders in the past few weeks, and they all agreed in principle to reduce the period of stays from 60 days to 30 days for citizens from countries granted a visa exemption under the programme.
Solar-powered electric boats will soon ply the Singapore River, with two of 10 such vessels going into service next month.
The waiver is effective from April 1 to May 15. Migrant workers who return to Thailand after this period will no longer be eligible for the exemption and will be required to follow the standard re-entry application process.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake had a focal depth of 86 kilometres.
Under Thailand's labour law, businesses and government agencies with at least 100 employees are required to hire individuals with disabilities at a set ratio. Companies that do not meet this requirement must contribute to the Disability Support and Development Fund.
With 2025 designated as Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year, the Thai government is working to attract more visitors by promoting diverse travel experiences and supporting private sector initiatives.
The Maha Songkran 2025 is set to be grander than ever, with the Thai government’s goal of making the festival a globally recognised cultural event.
Thailand recorded its highest level of investment promotion applications in a decade, with total requests reaching 1.13 trillion THB (33.6 billion USD) in 2024.
According to Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) Director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, cryptocurrency scams have become a major commercial crime trend, often luring professionals and retirees with promises of high returns.
The eruption of the 3,676-metre-high volcano happened between 2:38 am and 9:27 am (local time), with southwesterly winds.
Transport Permanent Secretary Chayatan Phromson said the organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on rail transport development.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable growth, as well as its ambition to strengthen its position as a key hub for trade, investment, and technological innovation.
The Philippine government on March 15 said it will not intervene in the legal defence mounted by supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte as he faces charges of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Thailand's exports to the EU totaled 24.2 billion USD, including computers, jewelry, air conditioners, rubber products, and automobiles, while imports from the EU amounted to 19.3 billion USD, mainly comprising machinery, pharmaceuticals, aircraft, chemicals, and electrical equipment.
Thai authorities have intensified efforts to combat illegal goods and foreign owned proxy enterprises registered under Thai nationals’ names to protect consumers, ensure fair competition, and curb economic losses, estimated at over 16 billion THB ( 470.5 million USD).
The centre's director Natthawadee Bantiwiwatkul said that the phenomenon, caused by a rapid increase in certain plankton species, is commonly observed from February to April and October to December each year.
Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq affirmed on March 14 that focus is placed on tackling emissions from vehicle exhaust.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on said on March 14 that he has visited many national parks in the past several months and discovered that their officials not only have to protect the forests and wildlife from poachers, but also have to provide services to visiting tourists, such as room rentals and food services.
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung said each city can produce around 20 megawatts of electricity. The products obtained from waste processing will not be limited to electricity but also include fuel oil, which will be produced using pyrolysis technology.
As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia will work to revitalise regional dialogue platforms, including ASEAN+3 and the East Asia Summit (EAS), which provide a neutral and constructive space for strategic and security discussions among major powers, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
