The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be …
Thai authorities arrest 36 undocumented Myanmar nationals in Pha Phon Township, Thailand
BANGKOK: Thai authorities have arrested 36 undocumented Myanmar nationals in Than Phaphon Township, Kanchanaburi Province, according to reports from Thailand.
U.S. plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
A draft rule from the Commerce Department seeks to prevent China — to which the US has effectively banned sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI processors — from obtaining those components through …
Calls mount for structural reform in Thailand
Structural reforms, deregulation and a cohesive national vision are needed to help Thailand navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, prominent figures from government, industry and academia …
Analysis-China’s intense EV rivalry tests Thailand’s local production goals
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Thanadech StaporncharnchaiBANGKOK (Reuters) -Hyper-competition in China’s electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD,
Thailand halts ‘Half-Half Thai Travel’ registration, shifts to Thang Rath app amid system issues
BANGKOK: Due to registration system failures, Thailand has moved its ‘Half-Half Thai Travel’ scheme to a government app, with 1.4 million people already accessing their rights.
US Plans AI Chip Curbs on Malaysia, Thailand Over China Concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor …
Who Could Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister? Scenarios, Explained
Chaikasem, who turns 77 in August, has extensive government experience: a former attorney general, he served as Minister of Justice under former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra—Thaksin’s sister and …
Turmoil, tariffs, tourism: Thailand’s political woes threatens fragile recovery
The political instability could affect Thailand’s efforts to revive its economy, which is currently facing weak tourism numbers and looming tariffs.
Wealth of Thailand’s 5 richest billionaires exceeds $170B, led by Red Bull heir
The five wealthiest billionaires on Thailand’s rich list boast a combined fortune of US$170 billion, up 11% from 2024, with the family behind energy drink giant Red Bull reigning at the top, according …