https://viewnews.online/en News and practical guides for people living in and visiting Thailand. en Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:33:15 GMT Next.js / ViewNews https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-social-media-trends-short-video-ai-ar-business https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-social-media-trends-short-video-ai-ar-business Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:33:15 GMT Business & Tech Thailand had 56.6 million social media user identities in October 2025. Here is what short video, AI and AR mean for businesses operating in the country. https://viewnews.online/en/article/chatgpt-ads-thailand-which-plans-see-ads https://viewnews.online/en/article/chatgpt-ads-thailand-which-plans-see-ads Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:26:40 GMT Business & Tech OpenAI has opened ChatGPT advertising in Thailand and six other markets. Free and Go users may see ads. Plus, Pro and Enterprise users will not. https://viewnews.online/en/article/electric-vs-petrol-car-thailand-buying-guide https://viewnews.online/en/article/electric-vs-petrol-car-thailand-buying-guide Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:25:39 GMT Living in Thailand Resale value is only part of the picture. Compare purchase price, EV 3.5 incentives, charging access and how you actually drive before choosing. https://viewnews.online/en/article/pdpa-data-rights-thailand-gdpr-ai https://viewnews.online/en/article/pdpa-data-rights-thailand-gdpr-ai Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:24:14 GMT Rules & Policy Thailand's PDPA and the EU's GDPR let you ask to see, correct or delete your personal data. Here is what each law gives you and how to use it. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-storm-warning-bangkok-5-7-november-2026 https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-storm-warning-bangkok-5-7-november-2026 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:23:01 GMT Living in Thailand The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thunderstorms and gusty winds in upper Thailand, including Bangkok, on 5-7 November. The Northeast is hit first. https://viewnews.online/en/article/fed-holds-rates-baht-dollar-costs-thailand https://viewnews.online/en/article/fed-holds-rates-baht-dollar-costs-thailand Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:22:15 GMT Money & Banking The Fed kept rates at 3.75-4.00% in a 10-2 vote, with two members wanting an increase. Here is what it means for the baht and dollar costs in Thailand. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-lanta-supercomputer-access-pricing https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-lanta-supercomputer-access-pricing Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:20:53 GMT Business & Tech The national LANTA supercomputer is open to public and private organisations from 5,000 baht. Here is what it does, who can apply and how the AI plan is going. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-cannabis-law-prescription-dispensary-rules https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-cannabis-law-prescription-dispensary-rules Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:20:38 GMT Rules & Policy Cannabis flowers are a controlled herb in Thailand. Buyers need a prescription, and shops face new rules. Here is where the draft bill stands. https://viewnews.online/en/article/f1-bangkok-grand-prix-bid-singapore-economic-impact https://viewnews.online/en/article/f1-bangkok-grand-prix-bid-singapore-economic-impact Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:20:23 GMT Business & Tech Singapore's F1 race has drawn more than 720,000 foreign visitors since 2008. Thailand's Cabinet has backed a Bangkok bid for 2028 to 2032. https://viewnews.online/en/article/cloud-devops-engineer-jobs-thailand-google-investment https://viewnews.online/en/article/cloud-devops-engineer-jobs-thailand-google-investment Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:20:08 GMT Business & Tech How much demand is there for cloud-native and DevOps engineers in Thailand? A look at Google's cloud plan, DevOps market forecasts and cybersecurity spending. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-digital-economy-world-bank-report https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-digital-economy-world-bank-report Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:19:53 GMT Business & Tech Thailand's digital economy is about 6% of GDP. The World Bank says gaps in data, computing power and skills hold it back, and lists fixes. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-data-centre-boi-42-projects-policy-board https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-data-centre-boi-42-projects-policy-board Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:19:37 GMT Business & Tech BOI has approved 42 data centre projects worth about 750,000 million baht, while the state prepares tighter rules on electricity, water and local impact. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-pdpa-explained-data-rights-penalties https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-pdpa-explained-data-rights-penalties Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:19:21 GMT Rules & Policy What Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act lets you do, what organisations cannot do, common myths about photos, and the penalties for breaches. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-signboard-tax-bill-monthly-30-days https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-signboard-tax-bill-monthly-30-days Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:19:06 GMT Rules & Policy A Cabinet-backed draft law would charge signboard tax monthly and allow 30 days to pay. The 50 and 25 baht figures are caps, not final rates. https://viewnews.online/en/article/bank-of-thailand-your-data-bnpl-rules-explained https://viewnews.online/en/article/bank-of-thailand-your-data-bnpl-rules-explained Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:18:51 GMT Money & Banking The Bank of Thailand plans to let people send their own financial data to providers through Your Data by end-2026. BNPL draft rules are open for comment. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-tax-deductions-freelancers-online-sellers-pnd-90 https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-tax-deductions-freelancers-online-sellers-pnd-90 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:18:35 GMT Money & Banking No salary does not mean no tax allowances. Freelancers and online sellers who file PND 90 can claim them. See the thresholds, allowances and worked examples. https://viewnews.online/en/article/bank-of-thailand-holds-policy-rate-1-percent-november-2026 https://viewnews.online/en/article/bank-of-thailand-holds-policy-rate-1-percent-november-2026 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:18:20 GMT Money & Banking The Bank of Thailand kept its policy rate at 1.00% in a unanimous vote. Here is what the forecasts mean for borrowers, savers and small businesses. https://viewnews.online/en/article/stargazing-dark-sky-sites-thailand-guide https://viewnews.online/en/article/stargazing-dark-sky-sites-thailand-guide Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:18:05 GMT Living in Thailand NARIT has registered dark sky sites in four categories across Thailand. Here is where to go, plus free Saturday stargazing in Chiang Mai until May 2027. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-heatwave-heat-index-heatstroke-guide https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-heatwave-heat-index-heatstroke-guide Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:17:49 GMT Living in Thailand What a heatwave is, how Thailand's heat index flags danger, who is most at risk, and the heatstroke signs that mean you should call 1669. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-flood-types-flash-flood-river-overflow-guide https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-flood-types-flash-flood-river-overflow-guide Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:17:33 GMT Living in Thailand What the Thai Meteorological Department means by flash floods, standing water and river overflow, and what to prepare before, during and after heavy rain. https://viewnews.online/en/article/bank-of-thailand-5-million-baht-cash-rule-branches https://viewnews.online/en/article/bank-of-thailand-5-million-baht-cash-rule-branches Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:17:18 GMT Money & Banking From 1 November 2026, banks apply enhanced checks to cash deposits of 5 million baht or more. Here is which deals are covered and what to prepare. https://viewnews.online/en/article/promptpay-fees-registration-guide-thailand https://viewnews.online/en/article/promptpay-fees-registration-guide-thailand Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:17:03 GMT Money & Banking PromptPay lets you transfer money with a mobile number or ID number. The Bank of Thailand says transfers up to 5,000 baht carry no fee. https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-emergency-numbers-191-1669-199-1155 https://viewnews.online/en/article/thailand-emergency-numbers-191-1669-199-1155 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:16:46 GMT Living in Thailand Which number to call in Thailand for crime, medical emergencies, fires, highway incidents and tourist police, plus lines for lost cars, traffic and expressways.