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Exports see first drop in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2024
» Exports in March contracted by 10.9%, the first decline in eight months, due to the high base last year.
Cross-border QR payments with India set to begin in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is gearing up to launch QR code cross-border payments between Thailand and India by the third quarter of this year, with plans to extend the system to become a multinational payment network spanning Asia.
Premier trumpets B300m durian order
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday took to social media to announce the country had received a 300-million-baht (US$8.1 million) order for frozen durians following his visit to Chanthaburi.
Conflict hits Myanmar border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2024
» The armed conflict between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority groups could reduce Thai-Myanmar border trade value by 40%, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Laos backs Thai 'Troika' peace plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/04/2024
» Laos appreciates Thailand's proposal for "Asean Troika and Troika plus" meetings to ease the crisis in Myanmar and bring about peace in the conflict-torn nation, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura.
‘Rat catcher’ was a drug dealer, say police
Chakrapan Natanri, Published on 27/04/2024
» KHON KAEN: A drug dealer posing as a farm rat catcher has been arrested along with his wife with more than 300,000 speed pills, according to police, who say they were offered a 500,000-baht bribe to release the pair.
Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to 'open in November'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/04/2024
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, which links Bueng Kan province of Thailand and Pakxan town in Laos, will open for public use this November, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Friday.
Lifting Asean's efforts with Myanmar
Oped, Published on 27/04/2024
» About three years ago, Asean leaders gathered in Jakarta for an emergency summit on Myanmar at which the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) -- entailing the cessation of violence in the country, constructive dialogue among parties to the conflict, the appointment of a special Myanmar envoy and the provision of humanitarian assistance -- was agreed upon with the State Administration Council's (SAC) senior general Min Aung Hlaing.
2 Japanese gangster suspects in Thailand murder flee to Laos
Published on 26/04/2024
» Two Japanese gang members suspected of killing a compatriot and dismembering his body in Nonthaburi province last month have fled to a neighbouring country, police said on Friday, with a police source identifying it as Laos.
Global Architects to Convene at ASA International Forum 2024
Published on 26/04/2024
» The “Architect'24 Expo”, held under the theme Collective Language: Sensing Architecture, emphasises borderless communication among architects and designers. This prestigious event is poised to present ASEAN's largest and most comprehensive range of design and construction products and services. Spanning an expansive 75,000 sqm, the expo will take place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani from April 30 to May 5, 2024. Highlighting its international stature, the ASA International Forum is set to welcome world-renowned architects to share their experiences on the topic of "Critical Regionalism in Architecture." In this regard, Mr. Chutayaves Sinthuphan and Ms. Kulthida Songkittipakdee, co-chairs of the Architect'24 Expo, discussed the readiness and excitement surrounding the ASA International Forum 2024 event.