PM orders nationwide review of illegal foreign land ownership by end of December
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered provincial governors to look into land plots suspected of being illegally owned by foreigners by the end of December, with a view to subsequently revoking the title deeds.
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IMF/World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answers
Last week's meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank yielded no new answers for the developing world to the questions posed by a spreading Middle East war, continuing war in Ukraine, rising debt payments and a potential AI bubble.
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‘Nene Royal’ trademark bid withdrawn after outcry
A woman who filed a trademark application for the name of teen rocker Nene Royal has withdrawn it, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) said on Monday, following public criticism over her right to register the artist’s name.
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Dolphin conservation efforts broaden
On the shores of Songkhla Lake, the survival of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins is tied to the livelihoods of the people who share their habitat.
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Rail travel to expand in 5 provinces
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to expand rail-based public transport into five regional provinces, aiming to improve connectivity, attract investment and support economic growth beyond Bangkok.
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Fourth quarter uneasiness
The final quarter of the year has traditionally been a hopeful period for businesses across all sectors as they aim to boost sales and reap windfalls from increased consumer demand driven by festive activities, holidays and higher incomes from employee bonuses.
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