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Swedish companies praise sustainability commitment
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/10/2025
» Sweden and Thailand share a deep commitment to sustainability, blending tradition with innovation to achieve shared environmental goals, according to Anna Hammargren, the Swedish ambassador to Thailand.
The Power of Power: 40 Years of PTTEP - Energy for the Nation and the Thai Populace
Published on 25/09/2025
» Energy is an indispensable part of life—essential for electricity generation, driving the economy, and enabling national development across various sectors. But where does Thailand’s energy come from, especially petroleum? And how did the journey toward energy self-reliance begin?
One Bangkok Unveils a Vision of ‘A City Always Ready’
Published on 23/09/2025
» In an era where urban living poses a myriad of challenges, the pursuit of an "ideal city" capable of comprehensively meeting every need and adapting to constant change has become paramount. This sentiment resonates with the Global Liveability Index 2025 report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which highlights that leading cities such as Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich consistently share a common thread: 'comprehensive quality of life.' This encompasses safety and security, health, environment, education, cost of living and robust infrastructure – all critical factors reflecting sustainable living. The pertinent question for a metropolis like Bangkok is: where can one find a place that delivers such a world-class living experience?
New infrastructure expected to boost market in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2025
» New infrastructure is expected to revive the economy and strengthen home purchasing power in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani, as transfer and mortgage fee cuts and lower interest rates have had a limited effect, according to local developers.
Plot twist in Asia's energy story
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» Asia's energy story is one of persistent energy poverty, while communities grapple with the health, climate, and economic impacts of fossil fuels. The rise of renewables may prove to be a transformative plot twist in the making. Asia's shift to renewable energy is already underway, and progressing faster than many realise. From rooftop solar panels in suburban Pakistan, to vast offshore wind farms along China's coast, to utility-scale projects electrifying farms in Bangladesh, renewable energy is showing potential to redefine energy security across Asia.
Elderly man loses 40 million baht in share scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/09/2025
» Police are speeding up work on a fraud case involving an 85-year-old victim who was cheated out of almost 40 million baht in a stock scam.
China bets big on Thai industrial cluster with $8.4 billion investment
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/09/2025
» China has become the leading source of foreign investment in a growing, state-fostered Thai industrial cluster, backed by commitments to help build a light-rail line, design an "aerotropolis" and possibly develop property in the area, an official from the Southeast Asian country said.
Influencer given suspended sentence in royal insult case
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced the social media influencer Aniwat Prathumthin, known as “Nara Crepe Katoey”, to 18 months in prison for lese-majeste and Computer Crime Act violations, but suspended the sentence for two years.
Noble unlikely to meet target for presales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» SET-listed Noble Development expects to miss its 2025 presales target of 13 billion baht, attributed to a sluggish economy and weak housing demand, prompting it to postpone new project launches from the second half of this year to 2026.
Malaysia flexes rare earth muscle as mineral-hungry US seeks non-Chinese sources
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's ban on exports of unprocessed rare earth metals this week signals that the Southeast Asian country has a realistic shot - on its own terms - at feeding the mineral-hungry United States amid its strained trade ties with the world's dominant supplier, China, according to analysts.