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Mekong region's chance to reset
Oped, Published on 12/09/2025
» The 2025 Cambodia–Thailand border clashes did more than just revive old tensions. They have exposed the fault lines of the regional economy in Southeast Asia and the lower Mekong region, built on fragile interdependence.
Thai stock market launches new partnership with Nasdaq
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/09/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has elevated its trading infrastructure and regulatory framework to align with leading global markets, following the adoption of advanced systems from Nasdaq aimed at enhancing efficiency and investor confidence.
Time to tread carefully
Published on 30/08/2025
» ABOUT POLITICS: The People's Party's reform agenda could be risky right now, thanks to the nationalism fed by the border dispute v Thaksin Shinawatra survived his lese majeste trial, but the hospital stay ruling will have greater political significance
Hitachi Energy Expands Transformer Factory in Thailand
Published on 28/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 28, 2025 – Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, is investing 455 million THB (US$14 million) to expand its transformer factory in Samutprakarn, Thailand. The investment forms part of the company’s US$9 billion global investment programme, the largest in the industry, to expand manufacturing, R&D, engineering, and partnerships in order to increase the supply of transformers and grid solutions to meet surging global electricity demand.
Gripen jet deal a 'boost for military'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's procurement of Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will not only strengthen the country's defence capabilities but also serve as a catalyst for the development of its own defence industry, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
Pinij meets new Chinese envoy to reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Published on 25/08/2025
» China’s newly appointed ambassador to Thailand, Zhang Jianwei, held talks on Thursday with Pinij Jarusombat, former deputy prime minister and current president of the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Relationship Council, to reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Paper receipts to be scrapped for temple donations
News, Published on 19/08/2025
» Paper receipts given for temple donations will be replaced by e-receipts starting in January next year to prevent fraud, according to the Revenue Department.
BoI gets extra B10bn to cushion blow of US tariffs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Board of Investment's (BoI) Competitiveness Fund has received additional funding of 10 billion baht to minimise the impact of both US reciprocal tariff policies and new global minimum tax rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Cabinet approves procurement of 4 Gripen jets from Sweden
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the purchase by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) of four Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.
Heathrow unveils £49 billion expansion plan for third runway
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» LONDON - London's Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion (US$65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the government of the United Kingdom (UK) after years of legal wrangling.