Thai exports contracted for a fifth straight month in February

The value of Thai merchandise exports in February 2023 contracted -4.7%YOY, marking a five-month consecutive contraction.

Market briefing for March 23, 2023

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Phuket and Isaan among TIME’s Top 50 World’s Greatest Places

Two locations in Thailand are among 50 “extraordinary destinations to explore” around the world, according to TIME magazine.

New anti cyber banking crime law now effective

This new law grants banks more power to immediately block suspicious transactions.

Singapore will no longer accept new fossil-fuel harbor vessels by 2030

At sea, all new harbour craft must be fully electric or be able to use cleaner fuels — such as hydrogen by 2030.

Bank of Thailand takes additional steps against online banking fraud

Banks must have a system in place that can detect suspicious transactions round-the-clock and notify any such transactions to the Anti-Money Laundering Office

Thailand allows foreigners to work in 18 new targeted industries

The announcement highlights a number of new target industries for migrant labor, including highly qualified specialists, investors, executives, and startup entrepreneurs.

Thailand boosts its tourist connections with China

At recent high-profile meeting between Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister and Thai Tourism and Sports Minister and the signing of the Letter of Intent between TAT and China Tourism Group Travel Services.