Microsoft to open first regional data centre in Thailand BANGKOK: Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it... Published 01 May, 2024 10:28am
World The heatwave baking parts of Asia BANGKOK: Large swaths of Asia are sweltering through a heatwave that has topped temperature records from Myanmar to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
Business & Finance Thai factory output falls for 18th consecutive month BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 5.13% in March from a year earlier, falling for the 18th... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:11am
Pakistan KP to seek gems’ sector accreditation from Thailand PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Abdul Karim Tordhair has... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
World Thai king taps former energy executive Pichai as finance minister BANGKOK: Thailand’s king has approved former corporate energy executive and bourse chair Pichai Chunhavajira as... Published 28 Apr, 2024 09:53am
Business & Finance Thai March headline CPI misses central bank target for 11th month BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline consumer price index dropped for the sixth straight month in March, the commerce... Published 05 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Business & Finance World Bank cuts Thai growth to 2.8% on weaker exports BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is expected at 2.8% this year before accelerating to 3.0% in 2025, the World... Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:50am
World Thai crane collapse kills seven BANGKOK: Seven people were killed when a crane fell during construction work at a factory in Thailand on Friday,... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance Thailand could adjust fiscal budget to accommodate $13.7bn handout scheme, official says BANGKOK: There will good news ahead for Thailand’s 500 billion baht ($13.71 billion) handout scheme, for which the... Published 29 Mar, 2024 10:01am
Technology EV maker VinFast signs partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Wednesday that it had signed partnership agreements with 15... Published 27 Mar, 2024 10:17am
Business & Finance Thai Feb car output drops 19.3% y/y on EV imports, lower pickup truck sales BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand fell 19.28% in February from a year earlier to 133,690 units, the Federation of... Published 26 Mar, 2024 10:29am
Business & Finance Thai industrial sentiment falls slightly in February, says federation BANGKOK: The Thai industrial sentiment index fell slightly in February due to slower domestic demand and exports,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 11:01am
Pakistan PM’s office fails to accord timely approval: Pakistan misses meeting of RIMES in Thailand LAHORE: Pakistan has missed a crucial meeting of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance Thai exports seen rising 1% to 2% this year BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 1% to 2% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, the Thai... Published 05 Mar, 2024 10:44am
World Global freedom drops sharply in 2023, study says WASHINGTON: Democracy faced sharp, widespread setbacks worldwide in 2023 with violence and manipulation marring a... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
World Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, health minister says BANGKOK: Thailand will ban recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year but continue to allow its use for... Published 29 Feb, 2024 12:30pm
Business & Finance Thai Jan factory output drops 2.94% y/y, beats forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index in January dropped 2.94% from a year earlier, the industry... Published 29 Feb, 2024 10:30am
Technology Thailand approves incentives for use of electric trucks, buses BANGKOK: Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and... Published 21 Feb, 2024 10:16am
Markets Thailand plans $1bn in overseas bonds, official says BANGKOK: Thailand plans to issue up to $1 billion in overseas bonds, which would be the first time in more than two... Published 20 Feb, 2024 09:57am
Business & Finance Thai banks’ bad loans drop at end-December, but seen rising BANGKOK: Thai banks’ non-performing loans (NPLs) dropped slightly to 2.66% of outstanding loans at the end of... Published 19 Feb, 2024 10:50am
World Thai ex-PM Thaksin returns home after release on parole BANGKOK: Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole Sunday, just six months after he was... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World Jailed former Thai premier Thaksin to be released on Sunday, PM says BANGKOK: Jailed former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be released from hospital detention on Sunday, Prime... Published 17 Feb, 2024 10:32am
World Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government plans to offer visa-free travel to... Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:17am
World Thailand to offer medical coverage for tourists BANGKOK: Thailand has launched a scheme to offer visitors up to $14,000 in medical coverage in the event of an... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:46pm
World Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city BANGKOK: Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of... Published 15 Feb, 2024 12:57pm
Life & Style Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine’s Day CHONBURI, Thailand: Reflecting Thailand’s long association with the majestic beasts, couples riding elephants... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:32pm
World Cambodia PM thanks Thailand for preventing ‘interference’ in his country’s affairs BANGKOK: Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday expressed gratitude to his Thai counterpart for not... Published 07 Feb, 2024 10:19am
Business & Finance Thai inflation lowest in nearly three years BANGKOK: Thailand’s annual consumer inflation rate fell to its lowest in 35 months in January, the commerce ministry... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:53am
World 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre KUALA LUMPUR: More than 40 exhausted and hungry Rohingya refugees have been recaptured by Malaysian police following... Published 04 Feb, 2024 10:56am
Business & Finance Thai December factory output drops 6.27% y/y, more than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index in December fell 6.27% from a year earlier as car production... Published 31 Jan, 2024 10:13am