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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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.
Single life dents romance outlays
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2025
» Many Thais are choosing to remain single, which some attribute to new social values, a lack of financial readiness or simply mismatched expectations.
New marriage law boosts wedding sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/01/2025
» Legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand combined with a booming tourism sector could increase demand in the Thai wedding segment.
Call for investment in Thai transport
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand urgently needs to develop its transportation infrastructure, including rail and air, to support regional connectivity and promote tourism, according to The Mall Group Co, a leading Thai retail operator.
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
LGBTQ-related content touted
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/06/2024
» Following the recent celebrations of the same-sex marriage bill, the Thai Content Promotion Association believes Thai LGBTQ-related content has potential for growth if supported by the government, says Worarit Ninklom, a member of the drama and TV subcommittee under the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
Rainbows that don't wash away
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/05/2024
» In the streets of many cities around the world, rainbow flags billow throughout June as a celebration of Pride Month, which symbolises the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people.
CPN forecasts footfall boost during Pride festivities
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/05/2024
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) expects to attract a tremendous amount of traffic to its shopping centres during this year's Pride events, with the aim of helping Thailand become the leading LGBTQIAN+ destination.
'First' as PM set to join Pride
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed his participation in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, marking the first time the country's premier has joined the parade, despite security concerns after a warning was issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security.