FM Maris denies Thai banks facilitating Myanmar junta’s arms purchases
The minister’s remarks came after the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights report in late June said that Thai banks were providing financial services…
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ASEAN stock exchanges cooperate to connect trading and develop standardised ESG curriculum
The establishment of an ASEAN ESG Award to honour exemplary ESG practices by listed organisations is also being considered.
Thai Lower House approves 122 billion baht for digital wallet scheme
Of the 461 attending lawmakers, 297 voted for the bill in the first reading and 164 voted against. There were no abstentions.
Beautiful, versatile Kebaya: Uniting Southeast Asia with fashion and heritage
The Kebaya is worn by women in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, southern Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Cambodia, expressing Southeast Asia’s diverse and…
Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand supports families of victims in Bangkok hotel case with funeral procedures
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok has been closely coordinating with Thai authorities and at the same time requested the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and police update them on…
Can Thailand continue its Olympic golden run in Paris?
Thailand has won 35 Olympic medals – 10 gold, 8 silver and 17 bronze – since debuting at the 1952 Helsinki Games. Boxing has become a symbol of hope for Thai people ever since.
Cyanide and debt findings point to murder-suicide at Bangkok hotel
Police say coffee in cups at the scene was laced with deadly poison as six victims gathered to discuss loan repayments.
Thailand to push ‘soft powers’ in China and Hong Kong
Foods, fruits, fashion, films and fairs will be promoted through a range of activities and promotions in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, the Department of International Trade…
PM Srettha issues new strategies to reduce debt
Household debt is a major issue for the Thai economy, currently standing at 13.6 trillion baht, or 90% of GDP, affecting consumer purchasing power and the overall economy.…
Suspect linked to Chinese influencer who went missing in Thailand nabbed in Macau
The victim, Yan Ruimin, who went missing in the Thai capital nearly two weeks ago was active on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, where she had about 15,300 followers.