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TOA Wins ASEAN Governance Award for Third Year
Published on 07/08/2025
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited (TOA), Thailand’s leading decorative paint brand and a prominent provider of environmentally friendly construction chemicals and building materials, has once again been recognised with the prestigious “ASEAN Asset Class PLCs” award based on the 2024 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) assessment.
Thailand still has chance to shine
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence of bold leadership and structural reform has left Thailand vulnerable, while its regional peers -- Singapore, China, and South Korea -- surge ahead. These countries have demonstrated that visionary and compassionate leadership, combined with political reform and good governance, can transform the economic fortunes of an entire nation.
Chia Tai Renews Support for Rising Golf Star
Published on 30/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 29, 2025 – Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company, led by Mr. Manas Chiaravanond, Chief Executive Officer, has extended its sponsorship of “Nong Jelly” – Kanyarak Pongpitanon, a talented young Thai golfer – for the third consecutive year. The continued support aims to strengthen her potential and assist her journey towards becoming a professional athlete, reflecting the company’s commitment to empowering promising youth and promoting the success of a new generation of Thai athletes on the international stage.
Not above the law
Postbag, Published on 26/07/2025
» Re: "PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death", (BP, July 24).
Galaxy Eyes Thailand for World-Class Entertainment Complex
Published on 09/07/2025
» What do you picture when you hear the words “entertainment complex,” an idea the Thai government is now actively promoting?
Casinos to entertainment capital
Oped, Published on 09/07/2025
» Casino "integrated resorts (IRs)" -- framed as "entertainment complexes (ECs)" in Thailand -- have proved to be hugely transformative for tourism, destination image, the economy, policy creation, and society.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Thailand on course to become regional AI hub
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Thailand is positioning itself as a regional artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse by prioritising the development of small language models (SLMs) to serve specific sectors and expand the use of AI applications across industries.
Seeking a slice of the pie
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» While the government's economic stimulus budget of 157 billion baht is scheduled for final approval later this month, the value of funding requests received from various ministries exceeds 400 billion baht.
Petition urges govt to hold referendum on casinos
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/06/2025
» Over 100 representatives from civil society organisations submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday, calling on the government to hold a national referendum on the legalisation of casinos in Thailand. The petition is backed by 53,900 signatures.