Online shoppers face import duties up to 30% from January
Riders cautious over E-Bike subsidy plan
Over 100 Galleries Join Forces with Bangkok Art Biennale for Galleries’ Nights 2026
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AI In-briefToday 12:56
Over 100 Galleries Join Forces with Bangkok Art Biennale for Galleries’ Nights 2026
Galleries’ Nights Bangkok returns on November 20-21, 2026, for its 13th edition under the theme "New Horizons," mobilizing over 100 galleries and art spaces across the city.
This landmark event establishes a formal partnership with the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB), integrating world-class contemporary art into four prominent venues.
The festival expands its footprint with exciting new gallery additions and enhances visitor experience through MuvMi electric tuk-tuks, featuring a new GPS live-tracking app for seamless navigation.
Spanning iconic creative quarters over two nights, the free-admission festival, co-presented by the Embassy of France, celebrates art and 170 years of diplomatic relations between France and Thailand.
AI In-briefToday 10:36
Riders cautious over E-Bike subsidy plan
Government proposes substantial e-bike subsidy: The Excise Department plans a 17,000-baht subsidy for 400,000 electric motorcycles to combat high fuel prices and accelerate clean energy adoption.
Commercial riders express debt concerns: Despite the subsidy, food delivery and commercial riders are wary of high upfront e-bike costs, fearing new debt and disruption to their daily income.
Demand for durable, reliable models: Riders emphasize the need for robust electric models capable of heavy, all-day operation to ensure uninterrupted livelihoods.
Public seeks transparency and trade-in options: The public calls for clear eligibility rules and a trade-in program to further reduce transition costs and expand access to electric vehicles.