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Digilink preps tech treat for tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/07/2025
» While Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dipped greatly due to safety concerns, Digilink Thailand, a digital marketing firm, is urging the government to quickly rebuild trust by ensuring safe travel experiences, fair pricing, and improved tourist facilities.
Fire that closed Heathrow traced to unrepaired transformer
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» LONDON - A fire at an electrical substation that forced a shutdown at London’s Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering electrical components, a problem first flagged in 2018 but not fixed, a report said Wednesday.
Sino-Thai ties: Kinship and complexity
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 01/07/2025
» Today marks two significant milestones. Firstly, Thailand and China are commemorating a golden jubilee -- the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Countless personalities and factors have contributed to the strengthening and continued relevance of Zhong Tai yi jia qin -- China and Thailand are one family. Looking back, this family has been tested through trial and error. The notion of "one family" also holds special meaning, as the slogan has been frequently cited by the two countries' leaders as the foundation of their bilateral relations.
Domestic workers are essential
Oped, Published on 23/06/2025
» On International Domestic Workers Day on June 16, we marked 14 years since the adoption of the landmark ILO Convention No 189 on Domestic Workers, a global commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of those who perform paid work in private homes. It affirmed what should be obvious: domestic workers are workers, and they deserve the same protections, wages and respect afforded to any other occupation.
Resilience by design: Thriving in the age of AI and disruption
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2025
» As Cisco marks its 40th global anniversary and 30 years in Thailand this year, Weera Areeratanasak, the company's managing director for Thailand and Myanmar, shared the company's journey and future vision as it helps organisations build secure, agile systems that thrive amid constant disruption.
Thai-Indonesian Business Leaders Share Scaling-Up Strategies
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 17, 2025 – As businesses confront an era of rapid disruption, Thai and Indonesian executives are embracing innovation and adaptability to scale across Southeast Asia. This was the key message from the executive forum, “Scaling Up Business Across Thailand & Indonesia: Market Entry Strategies & Success Stories”, hosted by Sasin School of Management in collaboration with the Indonesia-Thai Chamber of Commerce (INTCC) on 12 June.
TCMA, DPIM support rare earth study success
Published on 10/06/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has congratulated a scholarship recipient from the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry, for completing advanced studies in rare earth element geology at a leading university in Japan. The achievement is expected to strengthen Thailand’s basic industries and mining sector, supporting the Thailand 4.0 strategy and the country’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Rising rents threaten the vibrant street food scene of the once-booming Banthat Thong Road
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2025
» As night fell, neon signs gradually lit up Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. Despite pouring rain, tourists were taking photos of a dessert shop's logo of a boy holding a bun at an iconic intersection. Some eateries were teeming with customers, with a long queue of them spilling onto the sidewalk. Some, less popular, saw staff sitting idle. Others put up advertisement for lease.
DES Ministry wins budget hike for fiscal 2026
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has been allocated a budget for fiscal 2026 of 10.2 billion baht, an increase of 618 million from 9.6 billion for fiscal 2025.
Digital skills push to grow game sector
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has joined forces with the National Soft Power Development Committee and partners to accelerate the development of skilled talent for Thailand's digital content industry and push the content towards global markets.