Thai cities have fallen in the rankings of the world’s most expensive locations for overseas workers globally, with Bangkok dropping 12 positions to 57th place, and all other Thai cities moving out of the top 125 locations globally. This was one of the findings of the latest Cost of Living research published by ECA International, the […]
The Ministry of Finance says it expects the Thai economy to fully recover by 2023, driven mainly by the tourism sector. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said 2022 should see the start of the rebound, with the economy expected to expand 4% next year amid strong export growth and the injection of 1 trillion baht in […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update that the Royal Thai Government has decided to extend the Emergency Decree nationwide for two more months until 31 January, 2022. Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 30 November, 2021, Thai Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha signed the announcement on […]
Bangkok, 7 December, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the ‘Chiang Mai Design Week 2021’ is on from 4-12 December, 2021, at the Three Kings Monument, Lam Chang, Wat Ket, Chang Moi, and various areas around the Northern city. The event, organised by the Creative Economy Promotion Agency […]
JAKARTA, 30 November 2021 – The ASEAN Secretariat hosted an interactive webinar to commemorate ASEAN Youth in Climate Action and Disaster Resilience Day on 25 November. The webinar brought together ASEAN stakeholders, youth leaders and champions, under the theme “Teaming Up with You(th) for a Disaster Resilient and Climate-Friendly ASEAN”. Representatives of NGOs, CSOs and […]
Before You Arrive Requirements: Travel by air from the approved countries/territories where travellers must have stayed for 21 days or more. Returning Thais and foreign residents, who previously travelled from Thailand, are exempt from this requirement. Required Documents: A Certificate of Vaccination (fully vaccinated) with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling. Those […]
Indonesia’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities centre on the affordable transition to renewable energy, socio-economic growth beyond Jakarta, and improved governance in both the public and private sector. This ESG Intelligence report details the country’s growing role in the global ESG ecosystem, with a focus on topics such as managing transition risks on the […]
Could resolve South China Sea issues, boost trade, and align regional security China is looking to upgrade its ASEAN ties to a “Strategic Comprehensive Partnership”. It already has an extensive free trade agreement with the bloc, whose members include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN is China’s largest trade partner […]
