The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.

The world will end 2022 with big celebrations. Yet not because of robust economic growth, as growth this year is projected to be only 3.2% -- following the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recent projections -- compared to 6.0% growth in 2021.

Amid economic challenges and rapid changes in various sectors, the strategic approach of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) was used to help businesses stay afloat and elevate their competitiveness, in addition to partnership agreements.

KCG Corporation Plc (KCG), Thailand's leading manufacturer of biscuits and dairy products, has filed a listing proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to mobilise funds for its capacity expansion.

Analysts are bullish on the Thai stock market's prospects in 2023 after China announced the country's reopening in January, while cryptocurrency is likely to remain volatile in the first six months, perhaps improving in the latter half when inflation eases.

Thailand is known to be one of the most unsafe countries in the world when measured by the proportion of people who die in road traffic accidents. In its most recent global report (2018), the World Health Organization (WHO) ranks Thailand as the No 9 country in terms of road…

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's economic recovery to hit the fast track next year, driven by higher tourism revenue and exports following China's decision to reopen its borders from Jan 8.

The public is little aware of the problem, but a new land tax is Thailand's most environmentally destructive policy in the 21st century so far. Taxing land and buildings is a standard policy around the world, and it makes good economic sense. That's why parliament in 2019 passed the law…

Ibis has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of Ibis Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub in Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood, surrounded by coffee shops, independent boutiques, vibrant restaurants and live music bars.

When Nokyoong and Neung set off for new jobs in Cambodia, they hoped to give their loved ones a better life. Instead they were trapped in an elaborate scam and left fearing for their lives.

Many economies in the region could be in for a bumpy ride next year, but some may also be set to benefit as companies diversify investments from the Chinese market.