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Ministry: GDP growth to exceed 2.2%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand's economic growth this year is expected to surpass the Finance Ministry's earlier forecast of 2.2%, driven by the positive impact of the US reciprocal tariff, which gives the country a competitive edge over its rivals.
Leveraging advanced tech key to lifting competitiveness
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand should attract more talent and leverage advanced technology to bolster its competitive edge amid global challenges, according to speakers at the "Thailand Focus 2025" forum.
Judgement day looms
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/08/2025
» Tomorrow is judgement day for Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the Constitutional Court is set to hand down its ruling on the audio clip controversy involving her and Cambodian strongman Hun Sen. Regardless of the outcome, Thai politics looks set to remain volatile.
Central bank sees Thai growth slowing next year
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the country’s economic growth to fall below its potential next year, weighed down by sluggishness in several sectors.
Unnamed skeletons? US museum at centre of ethical debate
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» PHILADELPHIA — For years, a man's giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW.
TikTok expands digital fraud campaign
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/08/2025
» The world's leading short video platform TikTok has expanded partnerships with 12 agencies to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud.
Premium models, AI to boost LG TV sales
Business, Boonsong Lipimas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/08/2025
» LG Electronics (Thailand) Co Ltd expects Thailand's TV market to post modest growth in 2025, driven by demand for premium models and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven features, even as middle-income consumers face tighter spending power.
How Thai Boys’ Love series sparked a billion-baht fan economy and soft power revolution
Published on 26/08/2025
» Once a niche corner of entertainment, Thai Boys' Love (BL) dramas have grown into a global cultural wave. Beyond the swooning storylines and photogenic leads lies something more powerful: an economic force driven by loyal fans who see more than just fiction. For them, these stories bring meaning, belonging and identity.
Thailand pursues more global events to spur economy
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand is aiming to attract more global events to enhance the economy and promote new destinations, taking advantage of major infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces.
Woman sentenced to 43 years for royal insult to be freed
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» A 69-year-old woman who was sentenced to 43 years in prison for lese-majeste will be released on Wednesday under a royal pardon after serving more than 8 years, her lawyers said on Tuesday.