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Krungsri Champions Innovation at Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair
Published on 07/07/2025
» A startup is more than just a fledgling company. It’s a bold idea, driven by science, technology, and social purpose, to solve real-world problems. From AI-powered healthcare to fintech tools for underserved communities, these innovations have the potential to reshape economies. Yet despite their promise, many startups face a common hurdle: a lack of early-stage funding and support needed to scale into the next “unicorn”.
Wrong approach
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/07/2025
» Re: "Porosity can reduce city flood effects", (Opinion, July 2). Nuntachart Ratanaburi, a researcher with the TDRI proposes that increased porosity should be incorporated in Bangkok by using porous cement, asphalt, and "green" strategies to reduce flooding. This idealistic strategy is simply wrong.
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.
Up to the voters
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/06/2025
» Re: "Call leak leaves PM on brink", (BP, June 21).
Chasing 'sovereignty partnerships'
Oped, Published on 04/06/2025
» In 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron laid the foundations for France's strategy for the Indo-Pacific, a region that is becoming the new centre of gravity of the global economy but is also experiencing growing tensions and increased competition between major powers. As a resident nation in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans through its overseas territories and communities, France has a direct stake in the region's stability and development. In this context, France wants to act as a stabilising force and to promote effective multilateralism based on the rule of law, inclusivity and respect for sovereignty.
Brands urged to focus on suitability
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» Advertisers need to ensure their content is viewable by audiences aligned with their brand reputation, says DoubleVerify, a digital media measurement platform.
People's Party targets politics in budget bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/05/2025
» Thailand's opposition People's Party (PP) is gearing up for the upcoming first reading of the budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, vowing to examine fund allocations across all ministries and show that allocations are for political gains.
Revamping Asean's Myanmar strategy
News, Published on 24/05/2025
» Myanmar's civil war, now in its fourth year, has become a test not just of national resilience but of Asean's capacity to respond to crises within its own ranks.
Check dams proposal for North triggers backlash
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's proposal to construct check dams in northern Thailand to cleanse rivers contaminated with heavy metals has sparked fierce opposition from civil society groups.
Trump's tariff trade war is no accident
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 01/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's tariff policy has received numerous criticisms from various parties, including several Nobel Prize laureates, for being against the economic principles of free trade.