Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, have visited the Thai capital for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on …
Meet Nepal’s only billionaire, ‘The Noodle King,’ who transformed a simple idea from Thailand into a global empire
Binod Kumar Chaudhary, Nepal’s first billionaire, transformed his family’s business into a global success. He is known as ‘The Noodle King’ for his Wai Wai noodles. Chaudhary also entered politics and …
People detained in Myanmar after release from scam compounds attempt an escape
They walked out of the compound in Myanmar not knowing where they would go. Though they were aiming for the river that separated them from Thailand and freedom, they didn’t know if they would make it …
Thailand’s finance sector expected to log 5% net profit rise in Q1
However, most finance companies will likely miss loan targets Thailand’s finance sector is expected to log a 5% year-on-year (YoY) net profit increase in Q1 despite many finance operators having …
Directly.xyz Expands Crypto-Powered Real Estate Platform To Indonesia And Thailand
Dubai-based real estate startup Directly enabling users to purchase property with crypto in under 48 hours, today announces its expansion into …
PTT Philippines earmarks P1.5B for capex over next 4 years
The local unit of Thailand’s PTT Public Co., which is focused on oil and gas, intends to spend about P1.5 billion in the next four years to expand its operations in the …
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the country’s persistently high household debt.In its Country Focus report published on …
US Academic Held in Thailand for Alleged Royal Insult Gets Bail
An appeals court in Thailand granted bail to a US academic accused of insulting the country’s monarchy, a day after his arrest drew condemnation from Washington and civil rights groups.
American Is Arrested in Thailand on Charges of Criticizing Royalty
The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws.
Myanmar still in desperate need after quake, Thailand says
Quake-stricken Myanmar is still in desperate need of medical assistance, field hospitals and shelters, Thailand’s foreign minister said, stressing the importance of a coordinated regional relief …