As children and other spectators sang to mark her 55th birthday, Thailand’s oldest hippopotamus Mae Mali chomped on an assortment of fruit and vegetables arranged in the shape of a cake.
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand’s face of hybrid democracy
Just a month after that bloodless coup in 2014, Gen Prayuth wrested political power with the backing of Thailand’s monarchy. Prayuth was born on 21 March 1954 in a military family in Thailand’s north …
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to relax social-distancing rules as it reveals travel bubble talks with countries such as Japan, Thailand, Germany
Four people will be allowed per table in restaurants, up from a cap of two, but the ban on dine-in services from 10pm to 5am remains unchanged ” The limit on public gatherings will be relaxed from a …
New CEOs at RHB Bank Cambodia and Thailand
RHB Banking Group has appointed Wong Kee Poh as CEO of RHB Bank (Cambodia) PLC, and Piyanat Aranyakasemsuke as CEO of RHB Bank Thailand with effect from Sept 1.
TCEB helps international trade show organisers to Re-Energize their exhibitions in Thailand
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled a new support scheme to help organisers of international tradeshows in Thailand get back to business in the wake of COVID-19.
Nearly 300 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia after months at sea
Group including children was rejected by Malaysia and Thailand and ‘held hostage’, says organisation …
This Millennial Politician Wants to Start Malaysia’s First Youth Party
If Thailand has the Future Forward Party and France has La République En Marche, it’s high time for Malaysia to start its own youth-driven political party,” said 27-year-old Syed Saddiq.
The Latest: Thailand withdraws from Thomas and Uber Cups
Thailand badminton federation president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul says “player safety and health has always been our priority concern. We respect the players’ decision.” The Badminton …
Freshket lands $3 million Series A led by Openspace to streamline Thailand’s food supply chain
Based in Bangkok, Freshket simplifies the process of getting fresh produce from farms to tables. Launched in 2017, the startup has now raised a $3 million Series A, led by Openspace Ventures.
Thailand hunts for new finance minister to tackle economy in crisis
After its finance minister’s surprise exit, Thailand is looking for a new chief to steer its economy through the coronavirus crisis, with the outgoing central bank boss being linked to the job and a …