The Vietnamese government has demonstrated a strong commitment to building a digital government, digital economy, and digital society through its recently issued national strategy on digital infrastructure. Under Decision No. 1132/QD-TTg dated October 19, 2024, on “Digital Infrastructure Strategy to 2025 with Orientation to 2030,” the government will create supportive conditions for both domestic and […]
Thai authorities have issued a red alert for a potential terror attack against Israelis planning to attend the famous Full Moon Party. The all-night beach party is popular with young Israelis and British backpackers, and takes place this Friday on Ko Pha Ngan island. Police have bolstered their forces and stepped up security measures, erecting […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Thailand is set to appoint former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong as the new Bank of Thailand chairman, a sign of the government seeking to tighten its grip over the central bank with which it has sparred over monetary policy and inflation targets. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Suttinee Yuvejwattana […]
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Thailand is het land van de boeddha’s, felgekleurde markten en… massagesalons. Ze liggen werkelijk op elke straathoek alsof ze het natuurlijke ecosysteem van de straat vormen, net als de broodjeszaken in Amsterdam en de bakkerijen in Parijs. Wat je ook doet je kunt niet door een willekeurige straat lopen zonder minstens drie keer door een […]
At a bustling Bangkok pet expo, where cat litter from Shandong and dog treats from Japan vie for attention, Malik Abdulbut takes to the stage ready to spread the word on an often-overlooked segment that’s set to reshape the pet food landscape. His message is clear: halal pet food is not just a market opportunity, […]
On October 31, 2024, Thailand’s Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) opened a public consultation period on its draft notification regarding exemptions from the requirement to create and maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs) under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA). This draft notification aims to amend and revoke certain […]
Financing has long been recognized as a barrier to accelerating decarbonization in Southeast Asia. A successful transition to a low-carbon economy – especially in the region’s low- and middle-income countries – will rely heavily on two things. The first is international concessional finance and the second, stronger climate targets to accelerate investor interest. Both are […]
Welkom in Thailand, waar antibiotica worden uitgedeeld alsof het vitaminepillen zijn. Een kuchje? Antibiotica. Beetje keelpijn? Antibiotica. Last van de grootheidswaanzin dat je misschien zelf wel immuun bent voor bacteriën? Ach, neem maar een pil, je weet nooit wat het oplost. Want waarom vertrouwen op je eigen immuunsysteem als je een hele apotheek aan antibiotica […]
Thailand may see foreign tourist arrivals surpassing a pre-pandemic record next year as a recovery in the global travel industry gathers momentum, according to online travel platform Agoda Holdings Co. The company is “optimistic” about arrivals topping 39 million next year due to Thai government’s visa waiver schemes and an expected increase in flight capacity […]