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Reinvent Thailand to revive growth
Oped, Boonwara Sumano, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 1990s, Thailand ranked second in Asean for state performance, behind only Singapore. Today, we trail several neighbours. This decline has unfolded gradually over three decades -- through repeated economic crises, institutional stagnation, and reforms that never quite went far enough. What is different today is that the cost of inaction has become far more dangerous.
Japanese PM Takaichi comes out on top
Oped, Published on 11/02/2026
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has just scored an unprecedented victory in the country's general election. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which she leads, won 316 seats in the 465-member House of Representatives (the Diet's lower house), up sharply from 198. The combined strength of two parties that had merged hastily -- despite their fundamentally opposing platforms -- in an effort to bring Ms Takaichi down fell from 167 seats to just 49. The LDP, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, has never looked more robust.
Streaming local
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Netflix 2026 line-up reflects the evolution of local viewing habits and the maturing of Thailand’s creative ecosystem.
BDMS Wellness Clinic Unites Public and Private Sectors to Boost Wellness Tourism Ecosystem
Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand’s ambition to become a global wellness destination took a decisive step forward on Feb 6 as BDMS Wellness Clinic convened public agencies, hospitality leaders, lifestyle brands and scientific partners to launch Wellness Hub Thailand, The Land of Life: The Journey Within at the BDMS Connect Center in Bangkok.
Hong Kong, Singapore to be biggest winners as global capital flows shift to Asia: DBS CEO
Published on 09/02/2026
» Hong Kong and Singapore are set to be the biggest winners in attracting new capital inflows as global investors diversify their asset allocations amid geopolitical risks and trade tensions, according to the top executive at DBS Group.
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
US astronaut to take her 3-year-old's cuddly rabbit into space
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - When the next mission to the International Space Station blasts off from Florida next week, a special keepsake will be hitching a ride: a small stuffed rabbit.
Activist 'Guntouch' begins new border blockade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» Social activist Guntouch "Gun Jompalang" Pongpaiboonwet has teamed up with supporters in Trat province to assert Thailand's territorial claim near Cambodia, amid fresh tensions near the border.
Today's date with national destiny
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2026
» Thailand has a double date with destiny today. As the polls open across all 77 provinces, it is imperative for citizens to exercise their right to vote in both the general election and the constitutional referendum.