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Bitcoin Marathon & Festival 2025 Gets Official Green Light
Published on 02/04/2025
» Chiang Mai, Thailand – The highly anticipated Bitcoin Half Marathon & Bitcoin Thailand Festival 2025 has been officially approved by Chiang Mai’s Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), which is responsible for local governance, marking a significant milestone for Thailand’s Bitcoin and running communities. Set to take place on November 1-2, 2025, the event will be held in collaboration with PAO Park and Jog and Joy Thailand, one of the country’s most experienced race organisers with over 30 years of expertise and 870 successful events.
Binance trumpets baht-backed stablecoins
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2025
» The government should consider issuing stablecoins backed by the baht for use within the country, including the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox, as fiat-backed stablecoins are less volatile than other digital assets, notably Bitcoin, says the Thai unit of Binance.
Fine-tune visa policy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2025
» In the wake of reports about the kidnapping of several Chinese citizens by scam syndicates operating across the border in Myanmar, Senator Wanchai Ekpornpich urged the government to urgently review Thailand's visa-free policy, which was recently expanded to include visitors from 93 countries and territories.
Phuket sees tourist influx for NY break
News, Published on 27/12/2024
» A huge influx of tourists is expected in many Thai destinations during the New Year holiday, with Phuket anticipating 230,000 visitors from Dec 28-Jan 1.
Is Southeast Asia AI's next hub?
Oped, Published on 05/12/2024
» In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) attracted over US$30 billion (1 trillion baht) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments, according to the 2024 e-Conomy SEA Report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
EVA Air and TAT strengthen partnership for tourism growth
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» EVA Air, the Taiwan-based airline and Star Alliance member, has achieved remarkable success in 2024 with innovative strategies aimed at revitalising the aviation industry. These efforts come as the world transitions to the "new normal," reshaping consumer behaviour and driving the airline industry to adapt to post-pandemic trends.
Digital economy seen growing 19% in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thailand's digital economy continues to record strong double-digit growth, fuelled by the rise of e-commerce, particularly video commerce and online travel services.
Bangkok traffic cure
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/10/2024
» Re: "Congestion fee questions", (Editorial, Oct 23). Indeed, penalising parties using private cars coming to town does not alone solve the horrendous traffic jams that some Bangkokians have to endure. The crucial enticement is to provide alternatives that are reliable citi-wise and popular. In London, it is usual to see most office workers taking public transport to work and using private cars at weekends.
Researcher offers pointers on shaping a 'startup nation'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/10/2024
» Thailand can become a more dynamic and attractive destination for startups by forging a more ambitious entrepreneurial mindset and streamlining the business environment, says startup ecosystem researcher StartupBlink.
An 'Asean way' for governance of AI
Oped, Published on 10/10/2024
» As other countries plough ahead with their signature initiatives for governing AI, the pressure is on Asean to show that it, too, has something to say.