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Special committee to look into tax on sweet drinks
A recent proposal to tax sweet drinks is making a headway after the Finance Ministry agreed to set up a committee to find a...
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Thailand introduces visa relief for tourists stranded by Middle East flight disruptions
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism authorities have introduced special visa measures to assist foreign visitors stranded in Thailand following flight cancellations linked to unrest in...
How much oil does Thailand have in reserve and why does it still export...
A Reflection of Energy Interdependence in Southeast Asia
PATTAYA, Thailand - As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East once again draw global attention, many countries...
Pattaya becomes unexpected stopover as Middle East conflict disrupts 328 flights to Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand – Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have disrupted hundreds of flights to and from Thailand, with aviation authorities confirming that 328...
Pattaya’s open-air baht buses offer tourists a breezy ride under the tropical heat
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned that summer storms are expected to affect several regions of Thailand, including the eastern provinces,...
Cheap Thai meals at risk as global oil tensions threaten Pattaya food prices
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many visitors, Pattaya’s biggest everyday pleasure has always been simple and affordable: a plate of rice and curry for a...