Thailand

At temples like Wat Arun and Wat Rong Khun, tourists should avoid stepping on thresholds and wearing revealing clothing.

Puacksumran told me locals believe that kau chim allows them to look into the future and receive answers to burning questions. Many tourists especially enjoy visiting the stunning riverside temple [Wat Arun](http://www.watarun.net/) in Bangkok and the pale white temple [Wat Rong Khun](https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/the-short-curious-history-of-the-white-temple-of-chiang-rai/) in the northern province of Chiang Rai. She also instructed me to make a wish before placing the sticks in the burner — at Wat Kalayanamit, I had to repeat this several times. The numbered card usually has a revelation that's written in English and Thai. When visiting major temples, the general rule of thumb is to cover one's legs and shoulders in order to avoid offending locals. In addition to flowers and candles, incense sticks are also used as offerings. [One editor from The Bangkok Post wrote in a 2018 article](https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1553006/keep-ringing-the-bells-but-not-too-loudly) that "Thais are very sensitive to noise" — so as a tourist, it's best to err on the side of caution and to be considerate when ringing the bell. [according to The Bangkok Post.](https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/1565922/the-sweet-sounds-of-thailand) The bronze bell at Wat Kalayanamit is the largest in Thailand, weighing 13 tons, [per local travel site Renown Travel.](https://www.renown-travel.com/temples/wat-kalayanamit.html) [According to local news site Thaizer](https://www.thaizer.com/dont-stand-on-the-threshold/), the threshold represents a "barrier to keep out evil spirits" and many locals deem stepping on it disrespectful. [burn](http://www.incensetravel.com/2017/5/how-many-incense-stick-should-we-burn) five or seven sticks — the different amount of incense symbolizes different things, from protection to [connecting with ancestors.](https://www.myincensewaterfalls.com/blogs/aromatherapy/how-many-incense-sticks-or-cones-should-you-burn-at-once#:~:text=In%20most%20religions%2C%20burning%203,offer%20them%20to%20Lord%20Buddha.) [three sticks](https://perfecthomes.co.th/how-many-of-incense-sticks-are-needed-for-paying-respect-to-a-spirit-house/#:~:text=3%20incense%20sticks%3A%20It%20is,father%2C%20mother%2C%20and%20teachers.) in between one's hands and to bow towards Buddha. [temples](http://www.dhammathai.org/watthai/watstat.php), ranging from [small shrines ](https://www.thetrippacker.com/th/review/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99WatNoiNan/6939)to [massive golden complexes](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/six-thailands-most-magnificent-temples-180969106/).

Thailand Board of Investment together with the Royal Thai Consulate General in Los Angeles are honoured to welcome you to join our online webinar on ...

- Criteria for the new 10-year LTR Visa for Long-Term Residents and how to apply The seminar will highlight what Thailand has to offer with our new LTR Visa and digital ecosystem. with the new Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) Program

Thailand Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor Corp owed the government 10 billion baht ($272.11 ...

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Thailand's Ministry of Transport has proposed a scheme to turn Thailand into a key logistics hub to cover land, air and maritime transport in the ...

Thailand would connect with the Laos-China high-speed railway and various countries in Europe to complete the picture. Experts from various sectors, including land, air and maritime transport exchanged experience on how to promote transport structure and supply chains. Representatives from 14 member economies attended the meeting in Bangkok, while others participated via teleconference.

The Ministry of Transport has proposed a scheme to position Thailand as a key logistics hub to cover land, air and maritime transport in Asean.

Thailand would connect with the Laos-China high-speed railway and various countries in Europe to complete the picture. Experts from various sectors, including land, air and maritime transport exchanged experiences on how to promote transport structure and supply chains. The Ministry of Transport has proposed a scheme to position Thailand as a key logistics hub to cover land, air and maritime transport in Asean.

The Supreme Court's Tax Litigation Division on Thursday ruled against Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) in its legal battle against Thailand's Customs and Revenue ...

TMT testified that between 2010 and 2012, it had imported car parts into Thailand for the production of Prius sedans. In June 2015, TMT filed its lawsuit with the Central Tax Court against the agencies. The verdict stated that TMT was not eligible for exemption or reduction of taxes and duties for its import of parts for the local production of its Prius hybrid model.

BANGKOK: Thailand Supreme Court on Thursday (Sep 15) upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor owed the government 10 billion baht ...

Toyota's Thailand unit in a written statement said it was paying the lower tax rate for imported Prius parts based on JTEPA, but it respected the ruling and would comply. The court was handling an appeal against a 2019 ruling that the company must pay duties on some parts imported from Japan, which were for its Prius gas-electric hybrid model assembled in Thailand between 2010 and 2012. BANGKOK: Thailand Supreme Court on Thursday (Sep 15) upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor owed the government 10 billion baht (US$272.11 million) in extra taxes for importing components not subject to a reduced tariff.

Thailand Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor Corp owed the government 10 billion baht ($272.11 millio.

The additional tax was owed on more than 20,000 Prius vehicles assembled at Toyota's Gateway factory between 2010 - 2012, according to earlier media reports. The court agreed with the previous decision that the imported items should be treated as complete knock-down kits, with an 80% tariff rate, instead of as auto parts, meaning they were not eligible for a reduced rate of 30 per cent under a Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA). Toyota's Thailand unit in a written statement said it was paying the lower tax rate for imported Prius parts based on JTEPA, but it respected the ruling and would comply.

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's continued autocratic rule has led to widespread anger and protests in Thailand, mobilizing the opposition.

Become a member now, and you’ll get: This growing anger, focused on Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, is setting the stage for political chaos in the coming months, and possibly a problematic election next year. Enter your email to get instant access to the rest of this article and to receive our free email newsletter:

BANGKOK, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- A new round of seasonal monsoon rain is set to hit many parts of Thailand, which had been badly affected by previous floodings ...

The northern, northeastern, central and eastern Thailand will be mainly affected. To better cope with potential further floodings, the authorities are now paying close attention to areas that have accumulated more than 90 mm of rainfall in a 24-hour period, as well as areas that have regularly experienced waterlogging and flooding in the past. 17-21 caused by heavy rain in these areas.

On 23 August 2022, the Amendment to Copyright Act No.5 B.E.2565 (2022) (the "Amendment") has officially become effective. The purpose of the…

- Section 32/3, which was practically deemed ineffective as it required copyright owners to file a petition with the court to obtain an injunction against ISPs to remove or disable access to infringing information, was replaced by a notice-and-takedown system specified in sections 43/6 to 43/8 of the amended Act. For instance, hosting ISPs must not have any knowledge or ought to know upon illegal activities on their network or platform and must promptly remove or disable access to the infringing contents upon their knowledge. On 23 August 2022, the Amendment to Copyright Act No.5 B.E.2565 (2022) (the “Amendment”) has officially become effective.

BANGKOK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding business in the million-dollar smarthome and smart lighting industry in Thailand with Lumi.

With a growth rate of 22.4% during 2020-2030, Asia is the fastest growing region in the world for the smart lighting industry. Currently, Thailand is a middle-income country with a high GDP growth rate, ranking 8th in Asia and 2nd in Southeast Asia in particular. Thailand is an open environment for anyone who wants to start or expand a new technology business in Southeast Asia. However, businesses providing smarthome and smart lighting solutions may face many challenges when entering this market. The average number of smarthome households is 4.6 million homes by 2026. According to a report from Research and Markets, the global smart lighting market is forecast to reach $10.76 billion by 2022 and $27.27 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%.

Carabao Group PCL was named one of Thailand's best managed companies in 2022 by the global business advisory services firm Deloitte.

Kamoldist Smuthkochorn, Deputy Managing Director of Carabao Group, received the award in a ceremony held on 24 August at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Bangkok. It is the second year in a row that the leading Thai beverage company, best known globally for its product, Carabao energy drink, has won the prestigious award that underscores its internationally recognised management system. Carabao Group PCL was named one of Thailand's best managed companies in 2022 by the global business advisory services firm Deloitte.

Food & Hospitality Thailand (FHT) is coming- and Guestline, market leaders in cloud-based hospitality technology, will be there!

Join us at stand G20 where you will get the chance to experience how Guestline can support your hotel throughout the entire guest journey. Having established our position as a leading provider of technology for independent hotels and small groups within the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are now looking to APAC with customers such as B2 Hotels, Best Western, Compass Hospitality, Blue Lotus, The Craftsman, Paresa Resort, and the Marina Resort Group already enjoying the benefits of our cloud-based technology solutions. Be part of the growing number of hoteliers waking up to the benefits of cloud-based solutions and discover how technology can transform your operations, drive efficiencies and deliver an unbeatable guest experience. The team will showcase our brand-new Direct Booking Manager with capabilities including the much sought-after connection with Google. We have spent the last 20 years listening and responding to customer feedback and improving and refining our system to ensure it meets the needs of today’s hoteliers. As pioneers of cloud-based technology, we migrated our PMS to the cloud in the early 2000s, the first company globally to do so.

He said that the man had developed a fever, headache, rashes and then blisters on his body before he arrived in Bangkok from Qatar on Tuesday. After his arrival ...

Specimens were sent for tests at the institute and at the Department of Medical Sciences. Thailand’s first monkeypox case was a Nigerian man in Phuket. After his arrival, the man met two friends.

Sony Pictures Entertainment will open a theme and water park based on popular characters from films produced by Columbia Pictures next month in Thailand as ...