Showing 1 - 10 of 1,788
Liquor law may be eased further
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The government plans to expand the venues at which alcoholic beverages can be sold on a daily basis after a new law was enacted last week, allowing five categories of venues to sell liquor.
Small breweries to sell beer in kegs nationwide
Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed that small breweries should be allowed to sell their beer from kegs, nationwide.
Why OECD membership matters
News, Published on 12/05/2025
» In a highly fragmented world, Thailand's accession to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) is more than just a diplomatic gesture -- it marks a transformative opportunity to accelerate structural reform and attract high-quality investment. Today, the 38 OECD member countries account for over 60% of global GDP and 75% of world trade, with over half of global energy consumption -- underscoring the bloc's strategic importance.
Pet ordinance draws backlash
Editorial, Published on 04/05/2025
» The new pet control ordinance issued by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), while necessary, has caused a stir and drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates.
India bans imports from Pakistan as tensions rise
Published on 03/05/2025
» NEW DELHI - India said it has banned the import of all goods originating from or transiting via Pakistan as tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations rise in the wake of a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region.
Himel Unveils Global Growth Strategy
Published on 30/04/2025
» BANGKOK – Himel, a globally acclaimed manufacturer and supplier of electric products, convened its first global distributor conference in Bangkok since 2019, bringing together distributors from over 40 countries. The event underscored the company's robust growth trajectory, commitment to innovation with over 150 new products, and a strategic focus on expanding its global footprint, which already spans across 60 countries, particularly in emerging markets and the renewable energy sector.
Apple fined $570m, Meta $228m for breaching EU law, risking Trump fury
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» BRUSSELS — Apple was fined 500 million euros (US$570 million) on Wednesday and Meta 200 million euros ($228 million), as European Union (EU) antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
Labouring under an illusion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» As the government has prioritised soft power as a key policy, concrete steps are needed to enhance the quality of life for those in the creative industry, especially film and TV production crews.
China's US envoy urges end to trade war, but warns Beijing ready to fight
Published on 20/04/2025
» China's ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has urged Washington to seek common ground with Beijing and pursue peaceful coexistence while warning that China stood ready to retaliate in the escalating trade war.
Key to success: Give what Trump wants
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 10/04/2025
» This article is for all nations wanting US President Donald Trump to lower or eliminate reciprocal tariffs, not just Thailand. I feel that the issue is of immediate urgency, and I am writing this article as a special edition.