Thailand Introduces New Mosquito Killing Device Amidst Dengue Problem

Jul 1, 2019

Thailand is currently facing its worst dengue outbreak in half a decade. According to of the Thai Department of Disease Control (DDC), in just the first half of this year 40,402 dengue cases had been reported in Thailand, 1.6 times higher than in the same period of...

Thailand Sets Out Defense Industrial Investment Plans

Jul 1, 2019

The government of Thailand has set out plans to establish ‘special economic zones’ aimed at facilitating the industrial development of the defense sector of the country. The plans want to stimulate private-sector investment while introducing offset-like...

Korea Aerospace Industries Signs Deal with Thai Air Force

Jun 1, 2019

In May 2019, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced that it was awarded a USD 52 million contract to upgrade the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) fleet of T-50TH Golden Eagle trainer jets to include enhanced sensor and countermeasure capabilities. The scope of the...

Mandatory Health Insurance for Long-Stay Foreigners in Thailand

Jun 1, 2019

Thai authorities are in the process of preparing guidelines for new rules requiring foreigners aged 50 and above living in Thailand to buy health insurance from July onwards. The new regulations will require expats on a long-stay visa to have an insurance plan that...