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Tourism industry likes Thaksin’s ‘CEO governor’ idea
Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators agree with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for “CEO governors” — a policy he introduced two decades ago with mixed results — but say there must be checks to ensure transparency and that work is carried out effectively.
Ocean Cleanup Marks One Year on Chao Phraya
Published on 19/05/2025
» BANGKOK, May 2025 – The Ocean Cleanup partnership on the Chao Phraya River is marking one year since the deployment of its first Interceptor™ in Thailand—part of a broader research collaboration aimed at tackling plastic pollution in one of the world’s busiest working rivers.
Creative Chiang Mai Initiative Sets Sights on Asia
Published on 16/05/2025
» Chiang Mai, May 2025 – Hylife Group, a leading player in real estate development, asset management, and manufacturing, has joined forces with public and private sector partners to host the academic seminar Creative Chiang Mai: Empowering Tomorrow’s Entertainment—an initiative aimed at transforming Chiang Mai into a regional centre for creative industries and a future hub for innovation and entertainment in Asia.
Applications for Bank of Thailand governor open next week
Published on 08/05/2025
» The committee that will select the next governor of the Bank of Thailand will open applications next week, ahead of the end of current Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput’s five-year term in September.
THAI Launches “New Worlds” Vision on 65th Anniversary
Published on 30/04/2025
» Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrated its 65th anniversary with the launch of “The New Worlds of Tomorrow,” a special event held on 29 April 2025 at the World Ballroom, Centara Grand at CentralWorld. The airline unveiled its new corporate tagline, Grace to Growth, underscoring its commitment to elevating the passenger experience in all aspects, while preserving its distinctive Thai identity. This marks a significant milestone following the company’s successful rehabilitation process, as it prepares for the resumption of stock trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in July.
Search begins for new Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 17/04/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has appointed a selection committee to choose a new Bank of Thailand governor to succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five year term will end on Sept 30.
Italthai Portrait Prize 2025 Returns!
Published on 04/04/2025
» Returning for its much-anticipated fifth edition, the Italthai Portrait Prize 2025—Thailand’s premier national portrait competition—continues its mission to elevate and support the country’s vibrant art scene. Proudly presented by the Italthai Group in collaboration with River City Bangkok, this year’s milestone event marks five years of championing artistic talent and fostering creative growth.
Trump signs order to 'eliminate' US Education Department
AFP, Published on 21/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at "eliminating" the Department of Education, a decades-old goal of the American right, which wants individual states to run schools free from the federal government.
Central Krabi champions sustainability with Eco-Art installation
Published on 11/03/2025
» Central Pattana Plc., Thailand’s leading real estate developer committed to sustainability under the vision of “Imagining Better Futures for All”, is developing Central Krabi as the first fully integrated mixed-use development in the heart of Krabi. The project is designed to enhance Krabi’s potential as a world-class destination while preserving its natural beauty.
Lessons in Development at Asia’s 4th Amartya Sen Lecture
Published on 10/03/2025
» A platform for insightful discourse on education, health, and social development took centre stage at the InterContinental Bangkok, where Asia’s 4th Amartya Sen Lecture convened on 6th March 2025. Hosted by former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun, the event featured renowned Thai social innovator Mechai Viravaidya and Dr Ravi Kannan, Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, with Nobel laureate Prof Amartya Sen joining via video link from Boston. Moderated by Joe Horn-Phathanothai, CEO of Strategy613, the lecture, titled Dialogue with Development Maverick Mechai Viravaidya on Spreading Consciousness in Education and Health, explored groundbreaking approaches to public health and education.