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Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 8-14
Guru, Published on 08/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Singapore turns 60 with much to show
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/08/2025
» No country turns 60 like Singapore. In a neighbourhood of political dynasties and varying shades of autocracies and flawed democracies, the little island state of six million got lucky with its strongman rule. When he died in 2015, Singapore's patriarchal founder Lee Kuan Yew left a great country behind. This weekend, Singaporeans can take stock of what's gone by and rightly celebrate its milestone with much to show for.
Finn Partners with UK Universities to Expand Pathways
Published on 07/08/2025
» Finn School (Finn) has formally signed partnership agreements with Swansea University and the University of Leicester—two of the UK’s top-ranked institutions—to create direct pathways for Thai students to complete their final undergraduate year through a globally recognised 2+1 Top-up Degree system. This initiative breaks down traditional educational barriers and reduces overall costs, empowering students in Thailand to earn degrees from world-class universities with confidence.
Agency keen to see 2 more unicorns by 2027
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/08/2025
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) wants to see two new unicorn startups emerge by 2027, particularly from businesses involved in the field of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
Phumtham upbeat about foreign investment
Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand has attracted some 550 billion baht in foreign direct investment over the past two years, with 31 leading international companies establishing or expanding operations in the country and creating more than 53,000 jobs, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Chula Licenses Thai PD-1 Antibody to US Biopharma
Published on 06/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 6, 2025 — Chulalongkorn University has entered a landmark licensing agreement with US-based biopharmaceutical company OncoSynergy Inc., transferring the technology behind its innovative Thai-developed PD-1 antibody that could offer new hope in advancing next-generation cancer immunotherapy.
PalFish Speech Contest Empowers Young English Voices
Published on 05/08/2025
» The power of language and empathy lit up the stage at the “PalFish National English Speech Contest 2025”, which recently held its grand finale on August 2, 2025, at BITEC Bangna. The event brought together young learners from across Thailand to showcase their English communication skills in a national-level competition designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and compassion.
School overhaul gains pace in Chiang Mai
News, Published on 04/08/2025
» Chiang Mai: The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) is leading a major overhaul of the education system, with a strong focus on rural and under-resourced schools.
Trump hurting global trade in ideas
Oped, Published on 04/08/2025
» Much attention has been focused on Thailand's scramble to achieve a bilateral trade agreement with the United States to avoid a 36% tariff on all exported goods. Yet a different restrictive trade policy has received comparatively less scrutiny -- the Trump administration's clampdown on American universities, including a possible ban on the enrolment of international students.