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Thailand has welcomed nearly 10 million foreign tourists so far this year, earning about 391 billion baht (over 11.3 billion USD) in revenue.

After more than three years, a project on placing artificial reefs to protect and enrich fishery resources in combination with tourism development off the southernmost province of Ca Mau has recorded initial encouraging results.

The Thai government plans to allocate more than 11 billion THB (over 320 million USD) to subsidise low-income earners with their power bills for four months, starting in May.

The Government of Thailand has emphasised the importance of addressing air pollution in the long run through measures such as reforestation and environmental protection.

The Thai Government said on February 21 that Thailand will restrict plastic waste imports and will ban scrap shipments starting in 2025.

The Government of Thailand has approved the collection of an entry fee, ranging from 150 - 300 THB (4.3 - 8.7 USD), from all international visitors to this country, starting on June 1.

Thailand is set to open three new “smart” piers on the Chao Phraya River this year to help reduce traffic problems and offer improved transport links between road, rail, and river.

The Thai government is implementing a series of development projects as “New Year’s gifts” to ensure a solid foundation for the southern region's economy, especially southernmost provinces, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.

The Revenue Department of Thailand expects to meet its target for revenue collection of 2.2 trillion THB (nearly 63.3 billion USD) in fiscal year 2023.

The Government of Thailand is striving to turn this country into an electric vehicle (EV) production base in Southeast Asia.

The Thai Government on November 15 approved the Public Health Ministry’s proposal to issue visas for foreigners coming to Thailand for medical treatment.

The Thai government approved a low-interest loan project to improve liquidity for aquatic enterprises (phase II), with a credit limit of 5 billion baht (about 130 million USD), on November 1.

Thailand’s cabinet on October 25 approved the Interior Ministry's proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai (roughly 0.16 hectares) for residential purposes.

The Thai government has launched a nationwide celebration of Kathina, a traditional Buddhist observation practiced after Buddhist Lent.

The Thai government plans to spend at least 23 billion THB (about 610 million USD) to help those affected by recent flooding.

Thailand has been implementing a strategic plan to establish itself as an international medical hub.

The Thai government previously visioned collecting a 300-baht entry fee from each foreign traveler who visits Thailand early this year.

The Thai government has affirmed its plan to prohibit plastic scrap imports by 2025, with the ban to be implemented in stages over the next three years.

Thailand plans to export 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, up from a previous target of 7 million tonnes, thanks to increased output and a weak baht amid global food insecurity.

The Thai government has reiterated its plan to build a bridge across the Kolok River in Sungai Kolok district to boost border trade and tourism ties with Malaysia.