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...

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...

Call for focus on impactful AI

Thailand should widely apply artificial intelligence (AI) to create a real impact rather than focusing solely on attracting investment in AI-ready data centres to drive economic growth and increase equality, according to leading economists and...

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...

PM Anutin invites Thais and tourists to 2025 Loy Krathong and Vijit Chao Phraya festivals

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul highlights nationwide Loy Krathong celebrations and the Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 festival, showcasing lights, cultural performances, and riverfront attractions to boost tourism and local economies. BANGKOK,...

Thai Banks Maintain Profitability through Strategic Pivot as Economic Headwinds Persist

The bank's pre-provision operating profit increased 24.6% year-on-year to 5.2 billion baht, though net profit declined 3.2% to 1.8 billion baht for nine months due to elevated provisioning. "This strategic move is expected to foster financial...

Central Retail Corporation issues green bond for clean energy

PUBLISHED : 23 Oct 2025 at 01:01 Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) has launched Thailand's first green bond in the retail and wholesale sector, with the proceeds allotted for investment in renewable energy projects. In addition to the green...

Reshaping global climate and energy security

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Whether the new era of green industrialization brings shared prosperity will depend not only on China's actions but also on how the Global South responds As the world faces fragmented supply chains, trade tensions and climate...

Tourism Cares and Tourism Authority of Thailand Partner to Spotlight Sustainable Tourism at 2025 Global Meaningful Travel Summit

Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainability within the tourism industry, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has hosted a week-long Global Meaningful Travel Summit in Bangkok and Krabi. As the host...

Centara’s Suan Bua redefines Thai vegan cuisine with ‘Food as Medicine’

Centara’s Suan Bua restaurant marks Thailand’s Tesagan Gin Je Festival with a vegan menu inspired by Thai heritage and wellness. BANGKOK, THAILAND – As Thailand welcomes the Tesagan Gin Je Vegetarian Festival this week for 9 days, Centara Hotels &...

Lottery retirement savings plan risky

Lotteries are among the oldest forms of betting. Yet in modern times, various governments have used this popular form of gambling to encourage financial savings among citizens and even retirees. Thailand is no exception. Recent administrations...

Vegan future

Re: "Practising purity", (Life, Oct 17). Thailand's annual 10-day Vegetarian Festival known as the Jae Festival has begun. The streets of Thailand have come to life with yellow flags. These joyful flags show which food stalls and restaurants serve...

Vietnamese, Thai PMs discuss measures to tighten ties

Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 21 held phone talks with his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul to discuss ways to promote bilateral relations. PM Chinh congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on being endorsed by the King as...

The latest lie, Thailand's Indigenous people blamed for climate change

Milan (AsiaNews) – In Thailand, climate misinformation is increasingly used to force Indigenous populations off their lands, this according to Climate Disinformation in Thailand: Negating Indigenous Peoples' Identity, a report released last month...

Thailand’s year-end tourism shows strong recovery as industry urged to ‘Change the Game’ in 2026

Thailand’s tourism rebounds in late 2025, with long-haul bookings rising and domestic travel boosted by government incentives, as experts urge targeted marketing strategies for 2026. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s...