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Tourists warned of surge in 'far-right' anti-Chinese protests in South Korea
Published on 03/10/2025
» China's embassy in South Korea has warned its citizens to stay alert amid ongoing anti-Chinese protests in Seoul that it blamed on "far-right" forces.
Thailand's factory output drops 4.19% in August as exports slow
Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's factory output contracted in August, figures published on Tuesday showed and was weaker than forecast, as slowing exports, falling tourist numbers and a strong baht weighed on the economy.
Thailand works to spur Taiwanese arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Declining confidence among Asian travellers to Thailand has also affected the Taiwanese market this year, say travel agents.
Keeping universal healthcare strong
Oped, Published on 24/09/2025
» For 23 years, Thailand's universal healthcare scheme, better known as the "gold card", has protected millions from financial ruin, a remarkable achievement that has earned worldwide praise. Yet, the system is not perfect.
Andaman petroleum bids to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/09/2025
» Energy authorities are planning to call for bids for petroleum exploration and production in the Andaman Sea during the new government's tenure to increase Thai extraction levels.
One Bangkok Unveils a Vision of ‘A City Always Ready’
Published on 23/09/2025
» In an era where urban living poses a myriad of challenges, the pursuit of an "ideal city" capable of comprehensively meeting every need and adapting to constant change has become paramount. This sentiment resonates with the Global Liveability Index 2025 report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which highlights that leading cities such as Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich consistently share a common thread: 'comprehensive quality of life.' This encompasses safety and security, health, environment, education, cost of living and robust infrastructure – all critical factors reflecting sustainable living. The pertinent question for a metropolis like Bangkok is: where can one find a place that delivers such a world-class living experience?
Direct power pacts by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/09/2025
» Thailand's first direct power purchase agreement (PPA), which aims to facilitate renewable power trading, is expected to come into effect by the end of this year under a pilot project, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Authoritarians' brave new cities
Oped, Published on 23/09/2025
» Few policy ideas are as radical -- or as misleadingly packaged -- as "freedom cities". Championed by Silicon Valley's techno-libertarian elite and recently embraced by right-wing politicians like Donald Trump, the idea is to create digitally powered, master-planned enclaves of deregulated innovation.
OIC unveils AI-powered Onsite Examination System
Published on 22/09/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of the Onsite Examination System (OES), an AI-enabled platform designed to modernise and streamline the examination of insurance companies. Positioned as a cornerstone of the OIC’s end-to-end supervisory upgrade, OES will strengthen planning, deepen risk analysis, and quicken supervisory action, moving Thailand’s insurance oversight decisively towards full digitalisation.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.