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Minister opens door to World Cup bid
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/05/2024
» Thailand can still consider bidding for future Fifa World Cups, banking on its credibility as host of Southeast Asia’s first Fifa World Congress later this month, says new Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanit.
Push to promote local exhibition sector
Business, Published on 06/05/2024
» Three months after the government announced its "Ignite Thailand" vision to establish the country as a hub for aviation and tourism, the outline of the scheme has been slow to take shape, while the post of tourism and sports minister was recently reshuffled.
Songkran escapes to beat the April heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/03/2024
» Whether you’re choosing to spend the Thai New Year in Thailand or abroad, Guru By Bangkok Post’s got you covered.
Rethinking "Gamer" Label in Thailand's Gaming Scene
Published on 21/03/2024
» Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific's (OMG APAC) latest study, ‘Unlocking Gamers in Asia Pacific’, shows that only 40% of 916 Thai respondents consider themselves 'gamers'. This contrasts with other APAC nations like Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, where a majority embrace the label.
Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.
Indonesia's next leader faces challenges
Oped, Published on 29/02/2024
» Prabowo Subianto's electoral victory is expected, especially since he named Gibran Rakabuming, President Joko Widodo's eldest son, as his running mate. The "Jokowi effect" is firmly driving an upward momentum of support.
E-commerce players urge reform of sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2024
» Tech pioneers are urging policymakers to address the country's digital deficit, which is expected to reach 200 billion baht per year.
New VC funds to accelerate growth of startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/02/2024
» Several new venture capital (VC) funds are expected to accelerate the growth of startups this year after activity slowed during the pandemic and "crypto winter" the past few years.
Shining a light on life, Singapore-style
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/01/2024
» After nightfall, travellers and local residents will be able to gather at the National Gallery Singapore and immerse themselves in vibrant visual art scenes as Light To Night Singapore makes a comeback for its eighth edition on Feb 8.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.