Thailand’s economy is slowing, and it could mean trouble
Residents rest in front of a fan in Bangkok, April 25, 2023. Andre Malerba | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thailand’s economy grew at its slowest pace in almost a year…
Fear driving Chinese travelers away from 2 of Asia’s most popular places
Japan and Thailand are two of the most popular places to visit in Asia. But both are losing ground with Chinese nationals as safety concerns rise among younger travelers. Both…
Miss Universe Owner Files For Bankruptcy In Thailand
Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip bought the pageant previously owned by Donald Trump (File) Bangkok, Thailand: The Thai media company that owns the Miss Universe beauty pageant brand said on Thursday it…
Southeast Asia looks to renewable power for energy security
The floating solar photovoltaic power plant by EDPR Sunseap Group, a unit of Energias de Portugal SA, in Woodlands, in Singapore, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Bryan van der Beek…
Thai death toll spotlights poor agricultural workers from Asia who toil in Israel’s fields
Bangkok CNN — Like his father Chumporn and dozens of other able-bodied men from their village in northeast Thailand, Manee Jirachart moved to Israel in search of work, dreaming of…
What Thailand’s new coalition government means for the cannabis market
A cannabis store along Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Thailand decriminalizing cannabis before passing the bill to regulate wider uses of the plant, has…
Thailand Siam Paragon shooting: Teen suspect charged with murder, police say
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — A teen suspected of shooting two people dead at an upscale shopping mall in Thailand has been charged with six counts including premeditated murder, police told…
Bangkok shooting: Attack in Thailand shopping mall kills at least two people
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — Police in Thailand arrested a 14-year-old boy after a shooting at a luxury shopping mall in the capital Bangkok on Tuesday left at least two people…
Why Thailand’s having second thoughts about decriminalizing cannabis
CNN — Opening a cannabis dispensary wasn’t always top of the list of Wassaya Iemvijan’s ambitions. The former lawyer, from the Thai capital Bangkok, first turned to the plant as…
Thailand’s new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks
Srettha Thavisin, Thailand’s prime minister, arrives at the Thai Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Valeria Mongelli | Bloomberg | Getty Images Months of political deadlock and…