Mae Sot, Thailand – On April 11, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of Myanmar’s Karen National Union (KNU) a staunch opponent of the military coup, captured the 275 Light …
Thailand’s central bank will act independently and not cave to ‘political’ pressure, governor says
Political pressure won’t force the hand of Thailand’s central bank in making its interest rate decisions independently, the country’s central bank chief said.
Sheynnis Palacios takes Asia by storm: A glimpse into Miss Universe Thailand visit
Sheynnis Palacios, the reigning Miss Universe 2023, is causing a stir across Asia. Her most recent adventure? The captivating and culturally diverse Thailand. As this Latina beauty embarks on her Asian tour,
Centara Hotels & Resorts open first overseas COSI property in Vientiane, Laos
With doors flung open, Centara Hotels & Resorts made a foray into the overseasmarket last month. Thailand’s leading hotel operator opened COSI Vientiane Nam Phu in March this year.
Thai top diplomat on resignation: Work would slow without deputy PM position
Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Thailand’s erstwhile foreign minister, said Monday that he resigned because he could not have performed his diplomatic duties effectively after the prime minister dropped him …
New finance minister given thumbs up
Stock market analysts welcomed Pichai Chunhavajira as the new finance minister, saying the former Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) chairman is expected to actively oversee the capital market and push …
Cave creature — with ‘blade-shaped’ teeth — discovered as new species in Thailand
Harry Ward-Smith and Rupert Grassby-Lewis, the former an unaffiliated herpetologist from London and the latter a herpetologist with Explore Herpetology, went to the karst mountains and started their search, Ward-Smith said in an April 26 Facebook post.
Hidden Thailand explored on a kayaking trip up country’s Andaman coast, with untamed nature and unique lodgings en route
Kayaking up Thailand’s Andaman from Satun to Phuket, we absorb the nature and culture of a lesser-known part of the country, while sleeping in some great homestays and hotels along the way.
12 photos exploring the lives of Thailand’s Ladyboy community
Photographer Elizabeth Waterman captures the country’s historical turning point through a series of compelling photographs showcasing the lives of these trans women entertainers.
Tepid Exports Recovery Add to Vietnam, Thailand’s Currency Woes
An unexpectedly weak exports performance in Asia’s emerging economies risks adding pressure to their currencies already hammered by a strong dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot.