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Sihasak urges ASEAN to shape Asia’s future amid global divisions
Thailand has called for a more united, resilient, and strategically autonomous ASEAN as Southeast Asia navigates an increasingly uncertain world,...Thailand highlights global ambitions at UNGA81 in New York
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) to put Thailand’s diplomatic...Thailand’s new visa rules aim to keep tourism working for everyone
Thailand’s revised visa rules have now been in effect for about a week, replacing a broad 60-day visa-exemption regime with...Thailand pushes stronger regional cooperation at ASEAN health summit
Thailand has used the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur to push for stronger regional cooperation on public...Thailand seeks key role as ASEAN bridge at BRICS Leaders’ Summit
Thailand has sought to turn its participation in the BRICS grouping into a platform for deeper cooperation between Southeast Asia...
Anutin courts Japanese capital as Thailand invests in new industries
Thailand is looking to deepen its longstanding economic relationship with Japan while shifting cooperation towards new industries, as Prime Minister...Gastech puts Thailand at the center of a pivotal global energy drive
Bangkok has once again become a focal point for the global energy industry as Thailand hosted Gastech 2026, bringing more...World Bank backs ‘Thailand’s Global Offer’ for growth
Thailand has unveiled a new economic roadmap for global investors, one that asks them to view the Kingdom as more...Thailand launches new incentives for U-Tapao Aviation City
Thailand is doubling down on its U-Tapao airport project, approving a package of tax, investment, and immigration measures intended to...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 taps China’s expertise in small nuclear reactors
Thailand has been edging closer to a nuclear energy future as it prioritizes building the rules needed to ensure safe...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...
The Great ASEAN Rail Journey: Bangkok to Vientiane by Train
There is now a train that leaves Bangkok at night and wakes up in another country. Train No. 133 departs...Conceived in Thailand: Why Bangkok Is Becoming an IVF Destination
Thailand has spent years building a reputation for medical tourism, from major hospitals treating international patients to people flying in...Bangkok takes top spot in Time Out’s 2026 best cities after dark
Bangkok has been named the world’s best nightlife city for 2026 by Time Out, leapfrogging from 13th place last year....
The next Bangkok Design Week will explore what makes a ‘lasting design’
Bangkok Design Week is turning 10. The citywide design festival will return from February 18th to 28th, 2027, with its...SIRIVANNAVARI’s weave Thai and Japanese culture into Asian Games uniforms
Thailand’s athletes have their formal look for the 2026 Asian Games, with handwoven Thai textiles at the center of the...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”...
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...
