ASEAN’s role in global trade set to grow: Standard Chartered report

Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN is set to assume a larger role in global trade as multinational corporations show increasing interest, according to a new Standard Chartered report. Titled “Future of Trade: Resilience”, the report draws on insights from 1,200...

Thai Digital Ministry Launches 30-Day Probe into ‘40m Baht Scammer Bribe’

Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) is rushing to complete a high-profile investigation into the alleged "40 million baht scammer bribe" scandal, setting a tight deadline of 30 days to conclude its findings. The investigation...

Huawei launches Watch GT 6 Series in Thailand starting at ฿6,990

Huawei Consumer Business Group (Thailand) has officially launched the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, its latest fashion-forward smartwatch line, under the concept “Ride the Wind.” The new series blends cutting-edge design with high-performance features...

Thailand Plans Wider Crypto ETFs Beyond Bitcoin

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing rules to broaden cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) beyond Bitcoin. Alongside this effort, regulators are tightening oversight of digital asset businesses through new...

Thai Tourism Boss Sets 4-Month Target: Lure Back Up to 3 Million Chinese Tourists

The Ministry is urgently pushing the tourism sector to remain a critical engine for the national economy under the policy banner, Big Impact Act Fast. The main priorities include: Market Promotion: Setting challenging goals for seven priority...

Thai Firms Tap Hong Kong for Cross-Border Expansion

PUBLISHED : 2 Oct 2025 at 14:00 As Thai businesses look to scale beyond borders, the question is no longer if they should go global — but where to begin. In today’s competitive landscape, choosing the right launchpad can make all the difference....

Akasa Air launches daily Bengaluru–Phuket flights to expand Thailand network

Akasa Air has expanded its international footprint with the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Phuket. The first flight departed from Kempegowda International Airport at 0625 hrs IST and landed at Phuket International Airport...

The 36th Jubilee Fair Trade Marketplace has a new coordinator to organize the event

Jubilee Marketplace has a new coordinator Suzie Smith helps coordinate fair-trade marketplace. Photo courtesy of Suzie Smith For 36 years, the Jubilee Fair Trade Marketplace, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spokane, has been an...

Our expert guide to Thailand’s best hotels

Thailand is the undisputed star of southeast Asian tourism, a country that never fails to deliver, whether it’s a family-friendly adventure, a food-lover’s dream come true, a tableau of living history, a haven for boosting health and wellbeing or...

Enactus World Cup: How 50 Years of Youth Empowerment Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Business

The Bangkok event offers unique advantages for participating students. Beyond the competition itself, attendees have experienced field trips exploring the city's sustainability initiatives and gained access to the broader Sustainability Expo,...

UOB Thailand wins Thailand Technology Excellence Award at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025

SME Digital Advisory Platform sets a new benchmark for data-driven, personalised banking solutions. United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited (UOB Thailand) was recognised with the Thailand Technology Excellence Award for Analytics -...

Anutin charts path to a sustainable economy, navigating global volatility

In terms of trade and investment, the Prime Minister emphasised that Thailand should be a regional hub, but not merely a “transit point” for investments. The country must create incentives to attract genuine foreign investment, which will create...

Thai Security Committee to Probe Minister Over 40 Million Baht Call Centre Bribe

Thailand's parliamentary committee on security has launched a major probe into political and corporate links to international scamming networks after a key suspect, Benjamin Mauerberger (Ben Smith), fled the country last month. Rangsiman Rome,...

Anutin vows government must stand independent, not be led by business interests

If businesses feel they cannot compete, they will look elsewhere, leading to a lack of competition. Those who already have control will remain stagnant, like "fat cats" who do not innovate or progress. I believe that this will change as the...

Thailand proposes 5-year extension of anti-dumping duties on VN cold-rolled carbon steel

HÀ NỘI — Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is seeking to extend anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled carbon steel imported from several countries, including Việt Nam, for another five years, warning that lifting the measures could trigger...

China, Southeast Asia to redefine global table grape trade

China is rapidly reshaping the global table grape market, emerging as the world’s second-largest exporter and challenging traditional suppliers, according to a RaboResearch report. China is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global table...

Jonathan Di Bella says Muay Thai may be next if he can reclaim his gold: “I just want to focus on winning the belt back in kickboxing”

ONE interim strawweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Di Bella is not closing the door on a potential transition to ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’. In fact, that move could be sooner than later, especially if he settles unfinished business at ONE...

Pro fights to include Thailand boxers

THE PNG Professional Boxing Control Board sanctioned Oceania Fight Promotions’ (OFP) Independence Brawl is confirmed for this Saturday at the Hideaway Hotel in Port Moresby. OFP managing director Maryanne Millie said this event is set to be a...

EU fishers net another trade fight, this time over tuna with Thailand

Brussels and Bangkok are pushing ahead with talks over a free trade deal – but there’s something a bit fishy coming out of the talks. Negotiations with the Thai delegation come amid a renewed push by Brussels to close trade deals, and specifically...

Thailand Faces Mounting Economic Pressures Amid Global Headwinds, Fitch Warns

Banking Sector Under Pressure The conference also addressed challenges facing Thailand's banking sector. Parson Singha, senior director for financial institutions at Fitch Ratings Thailand, noted that sector earnings and asset quality are...