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Thai army calls on men to enlist online
News, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Army is urging young men to enrol through its online recruitment system, with applications open until Jan 25.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
ASU, Thai partners sign MOU to advance shared microelectronics goals
Published on 12/09/2025
» STEM and microelectronics are at the core of global competitiveness, and in today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical climate, secure supply chains and a highly skilled workforce are more critical than ever. Government administrations and higher education institutions are central to meeting this challenge, even as they face mounting pressure from international uncertainty and a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Gogolook becoming a scam prevention firm
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/09/2025
» Gogolook, the developer of anti-scam application Whoscall, is undergoing a transformation from a scam detection company to a scam prevention firm.
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.
Chef Cares founder gets key Asean award
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/09/2025
» Seoul: Marisa Chearavanont, founder of the Chef Cares Foundation and special adviser to Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), has been awarded the prestigious Asean Entrepreneurs Award at the 26th World Knowledge Forum (WKF) in the South Korean capital.
Sea Thailand Leads Wishlist Financial Literacy Tournament
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 2025 – Building money skills through play, the second annual “Wishlist Thailand Tournament 2025” brings together Sea (Thailand)—the internet platform behind Garena, Shopee and Monee—and the Institute of Board Game for Learning. The competition promotes personal financial skills and resilience by expanding the reach of the “Wishlist: Allocate Money, Fulfill Your Dreams” board game among students, teachers and parents, and this year extends to youth, families and the general public. With a prize pool of more than 50,000 baht and prestigious trophies, the final round was recently held at EmSphere in Bangkok.
From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
Thais among top 10 global gold buyers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2025
» Thailand has emerged as one of the world’s top 10 gold buyers, with demand jumping 21% year-on-year to 20.7 tonnes in the first half of 2025, supported by expected US interest rate cuts, safe-haven demand and a global de-dollarisation trend, says YLG Bullion International.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Marks 150 Years of Legacy
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the Kingdom’s first luxury hotel and an icon of world hospitality, has announced the launch of its 150th anniversary celebration under the evocative theme Unfolding Legacies.