GUANGZHAO: China and Thailand are reported to have inked a memorandum of understanding on the construction of a canal that would cut through peninsular Thailand, linking the South China Sea with the Andaman Sea. Once completed, the ‘Kra Canal’ would offer an alternative sea link between Asia with the Middle
THAILAND: Thailand’s new six-month, multiple-entry tourist visas will become available Nov 13, but will limit stays to 60 days at a time. New Visa The six-month multiple-entry visa will allow unlimited border crossings during the validity period. However, to prevent foreigners from basically living in Thailand on tourist visas, each
An initiative driven by Thailand to develop closer financial integration and cooperation among Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries could bolster Bangkok’s position as a capital markets and banking centre. Thailand’s campaign to strengthen fiscal and economic ties with its near neighbours reached a new level in June, with the hosting
If your retirement dreams include a beautiful climate, new cultural experiences, access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living, you may be thinking about retiring abroad. One destination popular with retirees is Thailand, a small country in southern Asia known for its natural beauty, pristine beaches, exotic cuisine,
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has once again been recognized by the prestigious world-class travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler in their Reader’s Choice Awards. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is only resort on Phuket that has achieved this acclaimed award and recognition for second consecutive year. The Reader’s
A stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter has prompted analysts to revise their year-end growth forecasts for the Thai economy, though some remained cautious in the face of ongoing challenges both at home and abroad. Data issued in May by Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) put year-on-year
Thailand and Japan agreed on Saturday to develop the Dawei special economic zone in Myanmar and two train lines in Thailand including a high-speed train linking Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The agreement was reached in talks between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on the sidelines
The Thai Government’s push to drive up property sales by making mortgages more accessible to millions of people through transfer and mortgage registration relief has made headlines for months. Customers seek home loan details from officials of the Government Housing Bank. The bank has offered cheap rate loan under the
Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand is expected to be -5480.00 THB Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand to stand at 20000.00 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Thailand
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For several years now, commentators – particularly in the business community – have opined that Thailand is in need of a significant infrastructure upgrade such as its mass transportation, road and railways systems. Investment in state infrastructure projects may pay off better for some, depending on the understanding of what
China’s middle class is now the biggest in the world, and growing much faster than America’s, according to research by Credit Suisse. There are 109 million Chinese with wealth of between $50,000 and $500,000. Since 2000, twice as many Chinese as Americans have joined the middle class. Credit Suisse measured
More and more people are choosing to buy properties in Phuket, Thailand. Phuket is one of Asia’s most sophisticated and most established property markets. Over the past twenty years, property developments have been sprouting around the island that heightened the influx of investors. Currently, the demand for properties is high,
Tourists and foreign residents’ personal security, safety, beach tourism sustainability, jet-skis, taxis and tuk-tuks were all highlighted as ongoing issues of concern by five European ambassadors in talks with Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. The high-powered ambassadorial delegation comprised Mark Kent of the UK; Brendan Rogers of Ireland; Philip Calvert of
The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) has expanded its 2016 investment value target to 550,000 million baht ($ 16 Bln), an increase of about 20% from the previous target of 450,000 million baht Improved political and economic situation enhance investment climate and investors’ confidence and New opportunities explored in overseas
The limited number of new luxury villas in Phuket has doubled the price of resale units, as demand is relatively strong in this niche market. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, managing director of property consultant CB Richard Ellis (Thailand), said top-end villas on the island were part of an exclusive market characterised by a
As Japan investment is shifting to services, information technology and trading, which require less capital, Chinese investments are targeting heavy industries, thus surpassing Japanese input in Thailand for the first time. Chinese investments in Thailand for the past eight months have surpassed Japanese Investments for the first time in history
The total FDI into ASEAN countries in 2014 hit $136.2 billion, and Vietnam was the best performer among emerging territories in receiving inbound investment, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Companies in Thailand and Japan are both eager to grow outside their home markets, which have
Amending the law to allow median prices based on current appraisal prices to be used for the local development tax could be an alternative to generate massive tax income instead of pushing the controversial land and buildings tax, says a source familiar with the subject. The strategy could help revenue
Over the past few years, many experts have been warning of a crisis heading our way. More specifically, the concerns have centered on the inevitable collapse of the U.S. dollar. One of these individuals is former Congressman Ron Paul, who has stated that he believes the U.S. financial system is
As internet penetration rates continue to rise in Southeast Asia, ASEAN grows more interconnected by the day. Home to over 663 million inhabitants, the region is projected by many to be among the world’s most promising markets for a variety of internet based services. Chief among these are services involved in what
One thing that I love about Phuket is the ability for luxury to live side by side with abject casualness. You could be sitting next to a multi-millionaire or a packaged tourist on the bar stool, as the ties that bind are the flip-flops adorning your respective feet. Islands tend
2014 started off on a very somber note, with the Thai army seizing power over governance in a coup to right a constitution that had gone horribly wrong. The political turmoil gave rise to an economic slowdown, with the Thai Baht falling and foreign investment reaching an all time low.
Property developers are urging the government and its new economic cabinet to use tax incentives to help restore housing demand in the remaining months of this year. They are concerned that already-soft demand will be weakened further by Monday night’s bomb attack. Cutting property tax and transaction fees would help
