Thailand

Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, faces the challenging task of fulfilling his campaign promises to revive the economy, support small businesses, boost household incomes, and tackle inequality. After months of political uncertainty following a general election, Srettha, a real estate tycoon, has secured parliamentary support to lead an unlikely coalition government. Thailand’s economic performance presents immediate challenges for …

Three months into power, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin needs to step up to turn Thailand’s COVID pandemic-hit economy around. Even though the country’s economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of 2023 by 4.5 percent, it’s still trailing behind.  Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Thailand’s central bank chief, said the country is below the 3.1% expansion forecast by economists. “The picture is not …

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was moved to hospital overnight following complaints of tightness in the chest and high blood pressure, just hours after he was arrested and jailed when he landed at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport Tuesday.  Shinawatra made his homecoming on Tuesday after 15 years in self-imposed exile. Before being swept away in a police convoy to …

In an unexpected twist, Thailand has chosen a new prime minister, straying from the party that won the popular vote earlier this year. After months of intricate negotiations, an 11-party coalition has reached a consensus, appointing Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai party to lead the nation. This decision concludes a tumultuous process that has left the reformist and youth-oriented …

Anntonia Porsild was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 in a dazzling Sunday evening that celebrated beauty, intelligence, and cultural diversity. The 26-year-old will now represent Thailand in El Salvador this November at the Miss Universe 2023 global pageant.  Porsild, a graduate in marketing and public relations from Stamford International University, gained recognition when she participated in the first season of …

In the busy streets of Bangkok, a towering black statue of an emaciated, winged creature with golden fangs and scarlet talons has taken centre stage, igniting a mix of intrigue, alarm, and controversy among the populace. The mysterious apparition of the five-meter-tall sculpture Kru Kai Kaew, which depicts a bald, gargoyle-like man sitting cross-legged, has led some to wonder about …

The rice market in Thailand is experiencing upheaval following India’s decision to implement a ban on rice exports. The move has sent shockwaves through the global rice trade and has led to uncertainties and challenges for Thailand’s agricultural sector, highlighting the interconnectedness of the global commodities market. India, a significant player in the global rice market, recently announced a ban …

In a significant development in Thailand’s political environment, the Move Forward Party has announced its decision not to support the Pheu Thai Party’s Prime Ministerial ambition. The decision exemplifies the difficulties of coalition politics and the shifting dynamics as parties vie for leadership in the country’s administration. The decision of the Move Forward Party to withdraw its support for the …

Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation has formed a strategic agreement with Ant Group to provide Alipay, a major digital payment platform, to its retail ecosystem in an effort to improve customer convenience and embrace cutting-edge technology. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in Thailand’s retail scene, as it uses the power of digital innovation to change transactional processes and streamline the …

Phumtham Wechayachai, Pheu Thai deputy party leader, has asked the caretaker government to not transfer any of the high-level officials when the new government is still in the process of taking over Thailand’s administration.  Phumtham Wechayachai said in his statement issued on Friday that the government must comply with the constitution by not transferring government officials, especially permanent secretaries for …