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Planning for disaster management and succeeding
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» The huge floods that caused deaths and billions of baht in damage last November in Hat Yai, the economic and tourism hub in southern Thailand, reflected critical flaws in our disaster management. We should have been prepared for the worst, but we were not.
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Early Detection Key as Samitivej Pioneers GAAD Screening
Published on 16/01/2026
» Liver cancer remains one of Thailand’s most pressing public health challenges, yet few realise how silently and rapidly it develops. According to Prof. Teerha Piratvisuth, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and President of the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Thailand, but it can often be prevented or treated successfully if detected early.
Initiative offers Line 'Safety Check'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has joined hands with four government agencies and Line (Thailand) on disaster notification efforts, offering a "Safety Check" feature on the application.
EU set to abandon 2035 combustion-engine ban
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars on Tuesday, as part of a package of reforms aimed at supporting Europe’s embattled auto industry.
Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the country
Reuters, Published on 29/09/2025
» The United States will impose a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the country, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Monday.
New ride-sharing rules present some roadblocks
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2025
» Thailand plans to enforce new regulations for ride-hailing platforms in October, aiming to enhance safety, transparency and reliability for passengers, drivers and platform operators.
Frozen bank account fears hamper QR codes
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/09/2025
» Restaurant, wholesale and retail associations have expressed their concern about offering transfer or QR payment options to customers, fearing their accounts might be frozen as authorities address the mule account issue.
Provincial retailers keen to see restoration of scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/09/2025
» Provincial retailers are calling for an immediate revival of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme.