To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Airports of Thailand (AoT) might have to pay at least three billion baht in compensation to the air force if it decides to adopt the area that is currently home to the air force's Kantarat Golf Course, said Defence Ministry spokesman Jirayu Houngsub on Tuesday.
The results of interrogations in the cases of national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, over their alleged involvement in a money-laundering case linked to an online gambling network known as "BNK Master" will be concluded by next week.
The results of interrogations in the cases of national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, over their alleged involvement in a money-laundering case linked to an online gambling network known as "BNK Master" will be concluded by next week.
Two Thai workers have won employee awards in Taiwan and had an opportunity to meet the country's president.
Prof Supasawad Chardchawarn has been named the new rector of Thammasat University, succeeding Assoc Prof Gasinee Witoonchart, according to Thammasat University Student Union (TUSU).
The search for success can be elusive, and possibly nowhere more so than in Singapore, one of the most competitive and overworked places on the planet. Long hours are the norm, a reputation it has built since the island-state gained independence from Malaysia almost 60 years ago and had to carve an identity for itself in an uncertain and scary world.
International bank Citi is planning to support medium-sized enterprises in Thailand and Asia as they venture into overseas markets, leveraging burgeoning opportunities as the region's economies grow rapidly.
Samui locals and running enthusiasts are invited to join the Bangkok Airways Samui Half Marathon, which will take place at Phru Chaweng Park in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, on June 23.
The Embassy of Malaysia is holding the Penang Street Food Festival on Saturday at The Old Siam Plaza (Market, Level 3) from 11am to 6pm.
As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in...
Babymonster, a K-pop sensation under YG Entertainment, is set to meet Thai fans in Bangkok as part of the first fan meet tour titled "Babymonster Presents: See You There In Bangkok". This anticipated event will take place on June 29 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon.
Art viewers are invited to ponder the journey of beautiful flowers during "Yummy Rose", which will kick off this Saturday and run daily from 11am to 8pm until July 21, at Hop Photo Gallery, 3rd floor of Seacon Square, Srinakarin Road.
The proposition that major currency devaluations are more likely to come immediately after, rather than before, an election is being tested anew. In the biggest voting year in history, the implications could be far-reaching.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China for whirlwind discussions with the People's Republic political grandees in Shanghai and Beijing with the hope of "stabilising the relationship" between both countries. So into the Beijing/Washington political turbulence, Mr Blinken flew to smooth the Sino-American political rivalry, especially over China's military assertiveness towards the South...
Beacon Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Kasikornbank (KBank), has partnered with Solar United Network (SUN) Group, an Indonesia-based solar energy firm, to close a Series A funding round of US$3 million for Ion Energy, a Thai solar energy startup.
A recent increase in domestic diesel prices is fuelling fresh concerns about inflation as Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 5.13% year-on-year in March, attributed to the sluggish automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics.
Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is extending the application period for president of the bourse by 15 days to May 15 after no one applied for the position, attributed to the sluggish performance of the exchange.
The baht depreciation softened in April, supported by the Thai economy's improving momentum, while a central bank executive expects the local currency to strengthen in the second half of this year.
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is preparing its systems to support the government's digital wallet handout and ensure smooth implementation for 50 million Thais.
Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker, remains worried as China continues to dump cheap steel exports in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as the Chinese economy decelerates.
Thailand is targeting future food export growth of 2-5% this year, driven by the global economic recovery and sustainability trends.
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is in talks with the governor of Yunnan province, trying to strengthen trade relations by facilitating fruit exports at border checkpoints.