The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

News of Thailand's participation in US President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has caused quite a stir in the kingdom, with some members of the public protesting a move perceived as putting the country at odds with China and Russia.

Eight suspected drug smugglers were killed and about one million speed pills seized following an exchange of gunfire along the Thailand-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai late Friday night.

IFWD, FWD Life Insurance's digital insurance platform, continues to hold the highest market share in Thailand for the third consecutive year, offering a one-stop service that provides customers protection within five minutes.

Over the past 20 years, Niwat Roykaew, a teacher, activist and founder of the Chiang Khong Conservation Group in Chiang Rai province has been campaigning to bolster the grassroots movement he initiated to protect the Mekong River, a crucial lifeline for countries in the Mekong Region.

Ten years ago, when low-rise malls such as Megabangna first opened in Bang Na, they were questions from the public, investors and retail chains about whether it could compete in a location with several other prominent retail chains boasting loyal customers.

Thailand and Vietnam are looking into the possibility of working together to raise rice prices to increase their bargaining power in the global market, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

Recap: Global shares rose yesterday, heading for a gain on the week, after minutes from the last Fed meeting suggested the US central bank may get less aggressive on monetary policy tightening.

Victoria’s Secret & Co (NYSE:VSCO) has agreed to finance an $8.3 million settlement loan to its Thailand-based supplier Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co Ltd, Reuters reported. About 1,200 workers of the supplier were laid off in 2021 without severance pay and wages owed to them after it went bankrupt. Brilliant Alliance Thai…

EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:EH) formed a strategic alliance with Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. to establish a joint venture in Thailand for AAV sales and urban air mobility operations. The financial terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. The parties intend to fully leverage their respective expertise and resources in a long-term comprehensive…