Thailand’s unemployment hits 2-year high at 1.07%
Authorities found that the number of employed Thais had dropped by 0.4% to 39.5 million in the second quarter compared to the previous year. This decline was primarily attributed…
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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 authorities brace for impacts of 2024 flooding
The Office of National Water Resources reported on Monday that the Irrigation Department was increasing discharge rates of dams and water reservoirs in the northern provinces to…
Singapore, Thailand increase mpox checks on travellers
In Singapore, mpox screenings are done at the island nation’s Changi and Seletar airports, as well as at sea checkpoints. In Thailand, inbound travellers are also subject to…
Southeast Asia poised to be global EV industry hub, report says
The study reveals a burgeoning EV market in six Southeast Asian nations. The comprehensive study, which covered Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and the…
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…
Heartwarming Thai film on ‘grandma’ smashes box office records
“How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” has taken China’s box office by storm, raking in some 100 million baht in its first 24 hours of screening.
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…