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Postal services still lead the way
Oped, Published on 09/10/2025
» World Post Day, observed every year on Oct 9, was proclaimed by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Berne. Across 192 UPU member countries, the day is celebrated through the launch of new products, the opening of postal facilities, employee recognition, and community engagement.
Capital market taskforce unveils quick win reforms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/10/2025
» A taskforce set up to enhance the attractiveness of the Thai capital market has launched a sweeping reform package, seeking to deliver quick results within the next four months while laying the foundations for long-term competitiveness.
Climate Act, digital tools key to net zero
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/10/2025
» The Climate Change Act establishes a legal framework for achieving net zero emissions, implements carbon pricing, and enhances climate resilience, thereby having a profound impact on Thailand's green transformation.
OIC unveils AI-powered Onsite Examination System
Published on 22/09/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of the Onsite Examination System (OES), an AI-enabled platform designed to modernise and streamline the examination of insurance companies. Positioned as a cornerstone of the OIC’s end-to-end supervisory upgrade, OES will strengthen planning, deepen risk analysis, and quicken supervisory action, moving Thailand’s insurance oversight decisively towards full digitalisation.
SkillsFuture an 'ideal model' for SE Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 19/09/2025
» Singapore's transformation into a global economic powerhouse offers a roadmap for Southeast Asian nations seeking to navigate an era of global uncertainty, says Heng Swee Keat, chairman of Singapore's National Research Foundation and former deputy prime minister.
GC Partners with Chitralada Institute on Refinery Innovation
Published on 18/09/2025
» To strengthen refinery operations and develop future-ready talent, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) has entered into an academic and research partnership with Chitralada Technology Institute. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by GC Chief Executive Officer Mr Tossaporn Boonyapipat and Institute President Associate Professor Dr Khunying Sumonta Promboon, marks a joint commitment to advancing industrial innovation and education.
Thailand powers region's gold market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/09/2025
» Thailand is on track to become a driving force in the global gold market, potentially propelling Southeast Asia to become the world's third pillar of gold demand behind China and India, says the World Gold Council (WGC).
Trade promotions generate B157bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) says its activities have generated 157 billion baht this year, surpassing its target.
Uniting Asia for common growth
Oped, Published on 04/09/2025
» Amidst the current geopolitical turbulence, eminent persons of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Aug 26–27, to brainstorm pragmatic strategies and policy recommendations for Asia-Pacific countries to navigate challenges and advance towards a sustainable future.
Reform lending laws
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/09/2025
» Re: "Buy now, bankrupt later", (Business, Sept 1). Little is ever said about the so-called many (often SET-listed) prolific finance companies here, which charge very high interest rates, levy late fees very quickly, and impose other strict rules that are often, may we say, not very consumer-finance friendly.