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Thailand Lays Out '3P' Fiscal Strategy at APEC Finance Meeting
Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas champions AI-Driven financial inclusion and 'Quality Spending' to offset fragile global outlook. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, participated in the 32nd APEC Finance...

Centara’s Food as Medicine philosophy comes to the fore during Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival
As Thailand is currently celebrating the annual Tesagan Gin Je, or Vegetarian Festival which began yesterday 21st October, and will run till Wednesday, 29th October, Centara Hotels & Resorts embraces the spirit of purity, mindfulness, and...

Cohesity pushes cyber resilience for Thailand and Asia-Pacific businesses
Urgency in tackling cyber threats Beall emphasised the growing urgency of strengthening cyber resilience, noting that a key global lesson has emerged: no matter how robust external defences may be, hackers always find ways to breach them....

Trapped for tourism: Inside Kenya's cruel wildlife farming industry
Wild animals are being captured from the wild and subjected to inhumane conditions in commercial wildlife farming facilities. [File, Standard] From poaching to farming and trading, Kenya’s wildlife is facing a new crisis. What once was a fight...

TILAPIA 2025 is ready to welcome global aquaculture experts in Bangkok
The prestigious global conference will take place from 3-5 November at the Jubilee Prestige Hotel Ratchadapisek (previously known as Swissotel Bangkok, Ratchada). Organisers expect delegations from more than 30 countries to attend the high-impact...

Thailand to let Myanmar refugees work to counter aid cuts and labour shortages
Thailand is setting a global precedent this month by giving refugees permission to work in the country in an effort to tackle aid cuts and its own labour shortages. More than 87,000 refugees living in nine refugee camps along Thailand’s border...

Thai Army denies Cambodian claim of chemical weapon use, calls allegation misleading and baseless
The Royal Thai Army rejected accusations by Cambodia’s NACW of using chemical weapons along the border, asserting that its use of white phosphorus munitions fully complies with international law and poses no threat to civilians. BANGKOK, Thailand...

GIT Thailand 2025: Sustainability Standards Aim to Capture Share of USD 366B Global Jewellery Market
Blockchain traceability and mine-to-market audits treat ethics as non-price competition, assuming consumers will translate values into willingness-to-pay when luxury discretionary spend tightens. BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 21...

Expo City Dubai earns highest level of sustainable tourism certification
Expo City Dubai boasts the highest level of sustainable tourism certification available globally having become a Certified Sustainable Destination under the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), leading the way in the UAE’s commitment to...

Prince Andrew’s ‘nights with dozens of floozies’ on UK-funded Thai visits
Prince Andrew’s time during his decade-long spell as the UK’s roving trade ambassador has come under the microscope (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage) Prince Andrew used official trips to Thailand to meet ‘floozies’ who were drawn to his royal...

Scam networks drain Thailand’s economy by 1 trillion baht, expert urges ‘clean business hub’ vision
To restore its reputation, Aat urged the Thai government to position the country as a global centre for transparent, ethical business — a “clean business hub.” He proposed that Thailand host international conferences and seminars in Bangkok,...

Skin Prick Test and Patch Test: Environmental and Chemical Allergen Reactivity Pattern Among Yemeni Patients in Sana’a City, Yemen
Introduction Allergic diseases are prevalent among all populations globally, and their rates have increased over time.1 The etiology of these diseases comprises genetic and environmental factors that affect the exacerbated immune response...

Nokia And ST Engineering Partner To Deploy Bangkok Expressway And Metro's Railway Communications Network For Enhanced Safety And Services
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Press Release Nokia and ST Engineering partner to deploy Bangkok Expressway and Metro's railway communications network for enhanced safety and services The deployment of Nokia's Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol...
Ex-Thai PM Paetongtarn steps down as Pheu Thai leader, pledges total ‘overhaul’ of party
BANGKOK – Thailand’s former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra officially confirmed her decision to resign as leader of the Pheu Thai Party in a statement on Oct 22, clarifying that the move was necessary to completely overhaul the party...

Thailand’s Kra Land Bridge - An economic corridor linking the Pacific and the Indian Oceans
Kra Land Bridge in Thailand linking Pacific and Indian Oceans is the latest major development carving out an urgent alternative to the Malacca Strait route.For centuries regional economic and geopolitical landscapes have been shaped by the...

PM Anutin leads tree-planting event for Thailand’s National Tree-Loving Day
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and ministry officials plant and care for symbolic trees at the Interior Ministry compound, honoring the Princess Mother’s legacy and promoting environmental conservation. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister...

Pattaya is not dead and visitors are still flocking to Thailand’s beach city
Foreign couples enjoy a sunny afternoon on Jomtien Beach, where beach benches are nearly full — proof that Pattaya’s appeal is far from fading. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite the doomsday headlines about Pattaya, Thailand’s...

Travel in Thailand continues normally as border security measures remain in Eastern and Northeastern provinces
Travel across the country continues as normal, while security measures remain in effect near the Thailand–Cambodia border PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that travel and tourism activities across the country...

Vietnamese, Thai PMs discuss measures to strengthen ties
Vietnam attaches great importance to and wishes to further enhance he Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in an increasingly robust, trustworthy, and substantive manner, said Premier Pham Minh Chinh. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh...

PM Anutin meets AMCHAM executives to boost U.S. investment and ease of doing business in Thailand
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul discusses investment opportunities, regulatory reforms, and long-term partnerships with over 30 U.S. companies during a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime...