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Thailand looks to Russia, Eurasia for new economic opportunities
Thailand is looking to get more out of its relationship with Russia, alongside the much larger Eurasian market surrounding it....Why Thailand is betting big on a trade deal with Europe
As geopolitical tensions reshape global commerce and companies rethink supply chains, Thailand sees a trade agreement with the European Union...Thailand and Myanmar turn page with trade and border security in focus
Thailand and Myanmar have pledged to deepen cooperation across trade, border security, and regional connectivity as Myanmar President Min Aung...Thai PM wraps 1st Indonesia visit with deeper trade, security ties
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has concluded his two-day official visit to Indonesia, capping the first trip by a Thai...Bangkok gets top marks ahead of AM2026 Thailand
International organizers are giving Thailand top marks as Bangkok prepares to welcome financial representatives and development leaders from around the...
Thai export boom faces a fresh test from renewed U.S. tariffs
Thailand’s export engine has entered the second half of 2026 in exceptional shape, even as a fresh round of U.S....Thailand eyes expanded global policy role at IMF-World Bank Summit
Speaking at a recent joint press conference of the Ministry of Finance-Bank of Thailand (BOT), Deputy Prime Minister and Finance...IMF ranks Thailand among elite exporters for AI hardware
Thailand has been ranked among the world’s four largest exporters of AI-related hardware by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), underscoring...Thailand secures $4.1B in EV investments to power ASEAN ambitions
Thailand has secured over THB137 billion (approximately US$4.1 billion) in investment commitments across 198 electric vehicle (EV) projects, underscoring its...Thailand launches FastPass to clear investment backlog
Thailand has officially launched “Thailand FastPass,” a new government mechanism designed to accelerate approvals and permits for major investment projects,...
Thai researchers create lactose-free pet milk to counter dairy surplus
Does a bowl of milk leave your furry friend with an upset stomach? Why not try KU Lactova Milk? Developed...ThaiLLM: What you need to know about Thailand’s homegrown AI project
Thailand just launched its own large language model, positioning it as national infrastructure. It’s called ThaiLLM, and it signals a...Thailand turns to solar rooftops as power bills climb
Thailand is doubling down on rooftop solar as a key sector of its clean energy transition, with new tax incentives...Climate risks force Asia to invest in disaster resilience
As climate shocks grow more frequent and severe across the Asia-Pacific, the question has shifted from mitigation to adaptation. At...Thailand promotes low-carbon tourism routes amid energy-conscious pivot
Thailand is encouraging travelers to explore the country in a more environmentally conscious way with 11 low-carbon tourism routes designed...
Where to retire in Thailand: Finding the right place for your lifestyle
Thailand has once again been recognized as one of the world’s top retirement destinations, ranking as Asia’s highest-ranked country in...How Ajahn Jayasaro became Thailand’s first foreign-born Somdet monk
A British-born Buddhist monk who has spent nearly five decades studying, teaching, and preserving the Thai Forest Tradition has become...A Thai scientist changed how the world understands a neglected disease
A Thai scientist has received one of UNESCO’s highest honors in microbiology for research that has helped change how hospitals...
Thai comic “Ayothaya Ayeyarwady” is making the leap to animation
A Thai historical comic that began as a few drawings shared online is making its way to animation. “Ayothaya Ayeyarwady”...Record youth turnout signals a new chapter for Thailand’s Khon epic
The road to one of Thailand’s most prestigious cultural productions has begun with a record-breaking turnout of young performers, underscoring...Why Wat Phra Mahathat Is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status
Thailand has hundreds of important temples, many of them older, famous, or deeply loved in their own regions. So when...
New Mrs. World Chanita Seedaket Craythorne Advocates for “Happy Mothers”
In this edition of People NOW, we speak with Chanita Seedaket Craythorne, Mrs. World 2025 and Brand & Media Coordinator...
