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Phuket boosts tourism ties with Middle East
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2026
» Phuket has stepped up efforts to expand high-quality tourism markets and strengthen international ties, with a major roadshow in the Middle East and the official opening of a Kazakhstan consulate in the province.
Changing face of foreign direct investment
News, Jayati Ghosh, Published on 15/10/2025
» Although US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies dominate news headlines, they are far from the only forces shaping global production. New investment patterns have been reshaping the global economic landscape since well before Mr Trump's tariffs.
Deft touch needed in Israeli-Iran conflict
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/06/2025
» Since June 14, escalating strikes between Israel and Iran have sent shockwaves through the Thai community in the region. More than 39,500 Thai workers in Israel have been caught in the crossfire, many forced to shelter in underground bunkers or makeshift compounds as normal life is upended.
Trat buoyed by tourist traffic as Songkran nears
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Trat province, including the popular resort island Koh Chang, is expecting high occupancy rates at its hotels and other tourist accommodations during the upcoming Water Festival.
Thai woman missing for months found dead in Oman
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2025
» Police in Oman have confirmed a burnt body found on a mountain on Saturday is that of a Thai woman who went missing over three months ago, another Thai woman living in the Arab country claimed on Monday.
Trillions at risk in Gulf investments
News, Mike Dolan, Published on 25/10/2024
» Fears that Middle East instability would create an energy price shock have proven unfounded over the past year. But investors may be thinking about this crisis' potential risk premium in the wrong way. Instead of focusing solely on energy prices, they should consider what could happen if an escalating conflict impacts Gulf states' trillions in global investments.
US-led naval force may not end Houthi ship strikes
News, James Stavridis, Published on 22/12/2023
» US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has announced a new military effort in the Middle East: Operation Prosperity Guardian. It will bring together a coalition of nations to safeguard the dangerous waters of the Red Sea, North Arabian Sea and western Indian Ocean from surprisingly sophisticated attacks by Iranian-sponsored terrorists from the Houthi rebellion in Yemen.
PTTEP looks to a more sustainable future
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2023
» Chief Executive Officer Montri Rawanchaikul believes one key mission for PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is to devise ways to reduce the impact of its businesses on the environment, particularly by reducing the company's carbon dioxide emissions.
Saudi vows to help free hostages
News, Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 22/10/2023
» Saudi Arabia will help Thailand secure the release of Thais taken hostage during the Israel-Hamas war, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says.
Phuket bounces back
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Phuket is targeting over 14 million international and domestic tourists with tourism-related revenue expected to exceed 200–300 billion baht by the end of this year, according to Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).