Thailand Boosts Cyber Attack Vigilance, Adjusts EV Tax, Tourism Eyes Domestic Resurgence
Thailand is intensifying vigilance against cyberattacks and revising its EV tax structure, while domestic tourism shows signs of recovery, particularly along the eastern seaboard. Concerns are also rising over labor market fragility and the capping of electric train fares to curb inflation.
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