Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked relevant agencies to pursue friendly international trade and investment policies in a bid to boost border and cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries.
The government of Thailand is intensifying its oversight of foreign e-commerce platforms, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin instructing the Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to ensure that the Chinese online retailer Temu adheres to Thai laws and tax regulations.
Eligible recipients for the 10,000-THB digital wallet handout scheme can start registering from August 1, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on July 15.
Thailand saw nearly 2,000 factory closures last year, seriously affecting the manufacturing sector that contributes nearly a quarter of its gross domestic product (GDP).
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he aims to develop Thailand's soft power to help push the national economy forward and create more employment opportunities.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin addressed Nikkei’s Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo on May 24, describing free trade as vital to boosting investment in Asia.
Thailand and New Zealand on April 17 agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic partnership by 2026, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unveiled a "Thailand Vision 2030" on March 1, with a commitment to promoting the country into a regional aviation hub by 2030, which can handle more than 150 million international passengers each year.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Bangkok on January 25, on the occasion of the guest’s visit from January 24-26.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared his commitment to promote public electric transport to address the prolonged air pollution issues in Chiang Mai during his recent visit to the province.
The Thai Government announced on December 25 that four major Japanese automakers will invest 150 billion THB (4.34 billion USD) in Thailand over the next five years.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the army to intensify forces to suppress illicit drug smuggling along the Myanmar border and unrest in the south.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on September 12 that his government will ask employers to raise the minimum daily wage to 400 THB (11.4 USD) as soon as possible.
