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Chambers case must end
News, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy is under strain. Tariff talks with the Trump administration are stalled. Growth is plunging. Global tensions are rising. The last thing the country needs is a diplomatic crisis triggered by a flimsy lèse majesté charge -- especially one that the public prosecutor now refuses to pursue.
Trump tariffs sow divisions in Asean
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 02/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's unilateral imposition of tariffs across the United States' economic chessboard poses a critical test for Asean. As the regional organisation of Southeast Asia, Asean has weathered many geopolitical and geoeconomic storms in its 58-year existence, but no adversity like the Trump tariffs. Unless Asean reorganises and regroups, the ten-member body risks further divisions and increasing irrelevance.
Prosecutors recommend dropping royal insult case against US academic
Published on 01/05/2025
» Thai prosecutors have recommended dropping charges of lese-majeste and computer crime against American academic Paul Chambers, the Office of the Attorney General said on Thursday.
Value of promotion applications surges
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» The digital sector, and notably data centre development, continued to drive investment in Thailand, with applications for investment promotion skyrocketing 97% year-on-year to more than 431 billion baht in the first quarter of 2025, said the Board of Investment (BoI).
Bank of Thailand cuts rate as tariff ‘storm’ darkens outlook
Published on 30/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, in a move to support an underperforming economy facing uncertainty over steep US tariffs.
Line Man Wongnai to invest B10bn in tech, buy 2 startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/04/2025
» Line Man Wongnai plans to invest 10 billion baht in technology over five years, mainly on artificial intelligence (AI), while it wants to acquire 1-2 tech startups.
Stories behind the artwork
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/04/2025
» Since water is an essential and vital component for life on Earth, the White Elephant Art Competition chose "Water And Alternation" as its theme for 2025. Prof Yanawit Kunchaethong, a judge at the competition, commented that "Water And Alternation" is a relatable topic which allows artists to showcase their imagination through a variety of techniques.
Lucky Flame frets over possible influx of foreign-made cookers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 30/04/2025
» Lucky Flame Co Ltd, a Thai manufacturer and distributor of gas cookers and pressure regulators, is calling on the government to implement mandatory Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) certification on all foreign gas cookers sold in Thailand.
Bangchak Launches Thailand’s First Certified SAF Facility
Published on 29/04/2025
» Bangchak Group has inaugurated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Unit at the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery, marking Thailand’s first dedicated facility for producing 100% Neat SAF. Operated by BSGF Company Limited, a Bangchak Group affiliate, the unit complies with rigorous international certification standards, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to green innovation and its evolution from a renewable energy leader to a pioneer of future energy solutions.
‘No link’ between lese-majeste case and stalled Thai-US trade talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has denied there is any link between lese-majeste charges against an American academic and stalled US-Thai trade talks.