Police in Thailand said Wednesday they have cordoned off a neighborhood in a city southwest of the capital where they have trapped a gunman inside his house after he shot dead at least two people and wounded several others.
Thai economy to grow 3-4% this year, policy rate to ensure recovery – Finance Minister
BANGKOK : Thailand’s economy is expected to expand 3 per cent-4 per cent this year and monetary and fiscal policies must work together to ensure economic growth and stability, the finance minister …
Chevron (CVX) Halts Production in Thailand Post Fatal Explosion
Chevron Corporation CVX, a leading oil and gas company, recently announced the suspension of production at the Benchamas oil field in the Gulf of Thailand due to a fatal explosion last week. The accident involved an oil storage vessel that caused seawater …
Thailand’s Long and Bumpy Road to Nuclear Energy Adoption
A coal-fired thermal power plant in Map Ta Phut, Rayong province, Thailand. In many respects, Thailand is an extremely fortunate nation. It is located in the heart of Southeast Asia with no threat of food shortages, no major state or non-state enemies …
From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election
Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.
Rupa Gulab | Bring on the intrigue amid Dhaka high life
His nights are spent socialising with the rich and powerful — their Dhaka is different, filled with parties, art galleries, book launches, fashion shows, weekends in Thailand, etc. The more Nisar …
Thailand BOI Approves 56.6 Billion Baht Investment Projects, Announces March Kick Off for “HQ Biz Portal” Service, Details Updated LTR Visa Criteria
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) at a meeting held today granted investment privileges to projects worth a combined 56.6 billion baht ( US$1.64 billion) that will strengthen the country’s …
Analysis-Some New Faces but Old Divisions to Haunt Thailand’s May Election
Thailand’s general election set for May 14 will bring new faces into the fray but is likely to be over-shadowed by old animosity between the military-royalist establishment and popular opposition parties challenging the status quo.
NUG Demands Thai Energy Giant Switches Off Gas Payments to Myanmar Junta
Myanmar’s civilian National Unity Government (NUG) has sent a formal demand letter to Thailand’s state-owned PTT Exploration and Production Public Company (PTTEP), asking the oil and gas giant to …
Dad takes on pack of aggressive monkeys as they lunge at his son in Thailand
Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu, who have amassed 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube with their travel content, were visiting Monkey Beach on Ko Phi Phi Don island with their two young sons.