Asia-Pacific’s small companies and startups make it to Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list
India, a hotbed of startups, has the biggest presence this year with 20 companies, followed by Singapore (15), mainland China (10), Japan (9) and Indonesia (8).
Party of new Thai PM drops military-backed party from coalition government
The decision comes after Pheu Thai lawmakers expressed outrage that Palang Pracharat's leader, Prawit Wongsuwon, a general who was involved in coups against the party and its…
Thai ruling party dismisses concern over dissolution complaint
Dismissing the allegations, Wisut Chainaroon, who is chief whip of the ruling coalition, said Thaksin did not enjoy dominance over the party. He said the party had not complied…
2024 flood risks in Thailand serious, but less severe than 2011 catastrophe: officials
The ongoing flood situation in different parts of Thailand has sparked public concern, with fears that the current crisis may escalate to the level of the 2011 floods, which…
Harvesting filming locations as Thailand’s soft power
Overseas searches for accommodation on Koh Samui showed a 26% increase year on year in June, while domestic searches were up 8%. The reason for the increase in interest has been…
Most Thais doubt PM Paetongtarn can work as PM without help from Thaksin: poll
The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) surveyed 1,310 people aged above 18 years nationwide by phone on August 20-21; the poll was published on Sunday.
Powerful people control most political parties, say most Thais
A recent survey found that more than 69% of respondents do not trust the government to act in the country’s best interests.
Former Move Forward Party leader Pita heads to Harvard as a visiting democracy fellow
The party-list MP was disqualified from running for office for 10 years following the dissolution of his party by the Constitutional Court for undermining the constitutional…
New cabinet to continue former PM Srettha’s projects, Pheu Thai says
Digital wallet scheme will remain a priority but concerns, both fiscal and technical, will be further studied.
Thai PM Paetongtarn vows to complete Cabinet list this week
New Prime Minister vows to scrutinise potential candidates carefully to avoid any problems over qualifications.