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Indians No Longer Need A Visa To Visit Brazil

It’s time to blast ‘Brazil’ by the Vengaboys on repeat because Brazil has announced that Indians won’t require a visa to travel to Brazil. On Thursday, Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsanaro said that Chinese and Indian tourists won’t need a visa to gain access to the South American country. And this applies to both tourists […]

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DeeMoney launches DeeNEXT; a guaranteed next working day account credit service to India and many more countries!

Your Money on Time, Every Time DeeMoney launches DeeNEXT; a guaranteed next working day account credit service to India and many more countries! DeeMoney’s mission has always been to solve the small financial problems that the big financial players completely neglect or disregard. Our team believes in maximising potential within existing opportunities.  Since 2018, DeeMoney […]

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Exports to Middle East performing well

The Ministry of Commerce reports that the value of Thai goods exported to the Middle East has continued to grow for a second month at 2.9 percent, with health products being the most popular item. However, the ministry has suggested exporters carefully manage risks presented by exchange rate fluctuations. The Department of International Trade Promotion’s […]

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Chiang Mai introduces AirCMI pollution management app

Prior to the Cabinet’s meeting , Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, viewed an exhibition depicting the AirCMI haze and air pollution management system in Chiang Mai, and checked out the Pollution Control Department’s mobile air quality measurement stations. The Prime Minister said the government is giving high priority to mitigating the […]

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PM2.5 levels in greater Bangkok increase

This morning, levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter (PM2.5) in most areas of Bangkok and vicinity exceeded the safe threshold of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air. People in Bangkok are advised to wear protective masks to prevent inhalation of dust when going outside, while sensitive groups should avoid outdoor […]

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Agencies organize activities for Children’s Day

  The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will give children an opportunity to visit the office of the Bangkok Governor, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, on Children’s Day this Saturday, while the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation is organizing a science fair for children who are interested in science. Some 500 school students in […]

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Drunk driving no.1 crime this New Year season

Courts processed 9,179 traffic cases during the seven dangerous days of the New Year holidays, with drunk driving the most common instance where both adults and youths were involved. The Court of Justice Spokesman, Suriyan Hongwilai revealed today that 9,179 cases were filed for the violation of the traffic law at criminal courts, provincial courts, […]

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Anti-plastic campaign gets positive response from public

Starting yesterday (Jan 1), more than 75 shopping malls and convenience stores nationwide stopped handing out single-use plastic bags to customers, following the government’s six-month anti-plastic campaign. The Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa, and a team of officials visited four major malls in Bangkok, including Tesco Lotus in On Nut, EmQuartier, Central Chidlom […]

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