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True Corporation Embraces AI and Digital Tech for Sustainable Growth
Published on 10/10/2025
» In an era where digital technology and AI are transforming every industry, True Corporation, as Thailand’s leading tech company, shared its vision for driving the nation toward a sustainable digital future, advancing the telecom industry’s growth while creating lasting value for both businesses and society. This vision was presented at the NBTC Symposium 2025 at Dusit Thani Bangkok Hotel, organised by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) as a platform for exchanging insights and experiences on key challenges in the digital technology sector. The symposium brought together industry leaders to explore emerging trends, cross-sector collaborations, and new opportunities for business and service innovation, all to strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure and foster sustainable economic growth.
Taiwan’s Lai unveils plan for ‘T-dome’ air defence system
Published on 10/10/2025
» Taiwan will speed up building a comprehensive air defence system to protect the self-run democracy, President Lai Ching-te said — an announcement that comes as the US pushes Taipei to do more to defend itself from China.
Bangkok Film Festival Spotlights Cinema as Soft Power
Published on 10/10/2025
» Amid rapid changes in technology and audience behaviour that continue to challenge the entertainment industry, the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 returns in full force. The festival serves as a major platform connecting filmmakers, investors, distributors, and audiences through diverse activities, including international film screenings and “Talad Nang,” a key marketplace where content creators can meet producers, distributors and investors from Thailand and abroad. This year’s highlight is a collaboration with BrandThink to organise a series of seminars led by experts, exploring cinema’s evolving role as soft power. The discussions highlight how film is not just a source of entertainment, but a strategic driver of the economy, culture, and communication. They also open perspectives on how Thai content can expand to the global stage, inspire audiences, and fuel long-term growth in the creative economy.
Beyond Green: Sustainability as Business Survival Strategy
Published on 10/10/2025
» “Sustainability, strategy, and risk are three dimensions of the same thing — the longevity of business. Sustainability for us is not only about environmental protection; it’s really about the survival of the business together with our stakeholders,” said Tongjai Thanachanan, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer of ThaiBev, during the “Sustainability as an Engine for Growth” forum at Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
Flawed Asean needs to regain footing
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 10/10/2025
» Nearly six decades after its founding, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) finds itself back where it began -- divided, uncertain, and vulnerable to the influence of major powers. Once hailed as a model for regional cooperation in the developing world, Asean now faces a crisis of purpose. Unless it can rediscover the unity and collective way forward that defined its early decades, Southeast Asia's flagship institution risks slipping into irrelevance.
Migrant worker insurance drive begins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has launched a pilot programme requiring migrant workers to purchase health insurance, aiming to reduce the state's healthcare burden and strengthen disease control along border areas.
ESG symposium Charts Path to Green Transition
Published on 08/10/2025
» As the global business landscape pivots towards sustainability, The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG), one of ASEAN’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, is placing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles at the heart of its corporate strategy. With operations spanning Thailand and nearly every major ASEAN market, SCG is setting an ambitious course to achieve sustainable growth while positioning itself as a regional ESG leader.
Surachate says he's 'victim' of police chief witch-hunt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday petitioned the House committee on national strategy and reforms to investigate national police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch for alleged misconduct and abuse of power.
House panel probing 'B40m bribe' claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/10/2025
» The House committee will summon Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob and relevant agencies on Thursday over allegations of a 40-million-baht bribery offer tied to online criminal activity.
Coursera slashes prices as AI demand grows
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/10/2025
» Coursera, an online learning platform, is introducing a regionally localised pricing model that lowers course prices in Thailand by up to 40%.