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Why “Isan” Must Be “Creative”: Transforming Regional Pride into Economic Power
Published on 09/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 9, 2025 - In an era where creativity is the driving force behind economic and social development, the presence of a regional creative festival in Isan — the Northeast region of Thailand — is more essential than ever. It goes beyond art, culture, and innovation; it serves as a vital platform that inspires Isan natives who have moved to larger cities to return home, applying their potential, knowledge, and experience to uplift their hometowns.
Sailors lighten up a dull day
Sports, Bangkok Post & AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» Thailand's sailors and windsurfers helped add medals to the country's haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China on Wednesday.
Thai original debuts on Prime Video
Life, Published on 12/09/2023
» Prime Video recently announced the release of Comedy Island Thailand, the first Thai original to be available in Thailand and more than 240 countries and territories on the streaming platform. All six episodes are now available to stream.
TEST YOURSELF: Double standards
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/02/2021
» On Thai TV, men can kiss but women cannot.
Agoda ready for long haul after layoffs
Business, Willian Hicks and Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 06/10/2020
» Following a staff reduction of more than 25%, online travel agency (OTA) Agoda says the company is maintaining stable cash flow and can weather months or years of travel restrictions thanks to the strength of domestic bookings.
TCT says 10% of firms have closed
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai & Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 01/10/2020
» The tourism index plunged for two consecutive quarters, with 10% of operators already throwing in the towel and 537,280 employees laid off, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Nestle begins street cafes
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 29/09/2020
» Despite coffee consumption out of home dropping throughout the pandemic, Nestle Thai is pursuing a fresh coffee cafe model.
Thai AirAsia gets started at 2nd hub
Business, Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 26/09/2020
» Thai AirAsia has expanded to a second hub in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi airport, following its existing hub at Don Mueang, in hopes of capturing a larger share of the domestic market and increasing revenue.
Digital services driving market
Business, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 24/09/2020
» Thailand's digital industry value is expected to climb 1.2% to 655.6 billion baht this year and surge 12.9% in 2021, driven by digital transformation, 5G tech and the adoption of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), says the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa).
WHA prepares to reduce land sales target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 23/09/2020
» SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, may cut its target for industrial land sales in Thailand and Vietnam by 200-300 rai from 900 rai if authorities do not allow inbound flights to Thailand this year.