Thailand rolls out ‘Amazing Passport Privileges’ to lure tourists with discounts, gifts, and million-baht rewards

From November 1 to December 15, foreign visitors can claim exclusive travel perks and “Amazing Bags” packed with Thai-made souvenirs — part of TAT’s push to spark 400 million baht in year-end tourist spending. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism...

Thai banks shake up workforce and branch networks to cut costs as AI, virtual banking era dawns

Thai banks tighten belts amid sluggish economy — major lenders including Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank, and TTB accelerate staff and branch cuts while shifting toward AI, outsourcing, and digital-first strategies. PATTAYA,...

An insider’s guide to the best hotels in buzzy Bangkok

Creativity can be found everywhere in the Thai capital, from extravagant temples to futuristic skyscrapers, buzzing night markets to vast shopping malls — it’s what drives this city. That energy also extends to Bangkok’s hotel scene — one that’s...

Thailand’s young engineers take the track at 2025 STEM Racing National Finals

Top student teams from across Thailand, alongside international guests from Japan and Malaysia, showcase creativity and engineering skills in hands-on challenges at the STEM Racing National Finals in Nonthaburi. BANGKOK, Thailand – The 2025 STEM...

Thailand wins over Chinese travel leaders with trusted tourism push

Thai Tourism Minister Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn and TAT executives met top Chinese travel partners in Beijing on 16 October 2025, promoting the Trusted Thailand initiative, boosting flight links, and expanding collaboration to elevate Thailand as...

Myanmar junta raids scam compound housing 2,200 workers, seizes 30 Starlink receivers near Thai border

YANGON, Oct 20 — Myanmar’s junta raided one of the country’s most notorious internet scam centres and seized Starlink devices, it said today, after an AFP investigation revealed an explosion in their use in the billion-dollar black market....

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 Wraps Up with Record Attendance

It appears that merging Gamescom Asia with the Thailand Game Show has proven to be a resounding success story for both gamers and gaming industry professionals in Southeast Asia, since Gamescom Asia x Thai Game Show 2025 just enjoyed 206,159...

Thailand, Cambodia set urgent border talks amid post-conflict tensions

Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold urgent border talks to strengthen a fragile ceasefire, address recent clashes, and resolve long-standing territorial disputes. Thailand and Cambodia are preparing an emergency session of their Joint Boundary...

More Thai rivers and downstream communities at risk from Myanmar’s rare earth mines

Satellite data reveal 513 rare earth mining sites across rivers feeding into the Mekong, Salween and Irrawaddy in Myanmar, including 40 new ones in 2025 — far more than previously estimated. Toxic runoff from unregulated mines in Shan and Kachin...

FTI to meet Bank of Thailand on strong baht, U.S. tariffs, and SME liquidity concerns

FTI leaders to meet BoT this Tuesday to tackle strong baht, U.S. tariffs, and SME liquidity challenges amid rising economic pressures. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will meet with the Bank of Thailand (BoT) on...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 20, 2025

INDONESIA 1.PRABOWO TIGHTENS GRIP, RESHAPES POLITICS -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto has spent his first year in office consolidating power, expanding an already bloated cabinet, redrawing the political map and strengthening the...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 20, 2025

INDONESIA 1.PRABOWO TIGHTENS GRIP, RESHAPES POLITICS -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto has spent his first year in office consolidating power, expanding an already bloated cabinet, redrawing the political map and strengthening the...

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva backs Thailand ahead of 2026 IMF-WBG Meetings

At the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Georgieva met Thai officials, pledged support for logistics and planning, and toured Thailand’s cultural booth showcasing handwoven textiles, artifacts, and traditional dance ahead of...

Double win for SM Hotels at 2025 TTG Awards in Bangkok

SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) made a big splash at the 2025 TTG Travel Awards in Bangkok, taking home multiple honors for its top-tier hotels and convention centers. The awards, held at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld, celebrate...

Australian aviation industry honours NZ-built Air Force trainer

A New Zealand-designed aircraft that has trained thousands of air force pilots around the world is being honoured by Australia’s aviation community this month, marking 50 years since the first CT-4 Airtrainer arrived in the country. Developed in...

TUI Group airlines expand winter schedule with 10 weekly direct flights to Phuket, Thailand

Phuket International Airport is preparing for a surge in arrivals this winter as TUI Group ramps up its operations with 10 weekly direct flights from Europe during the 2025–2026 high season. The expanded schedule, running from 2 November 2025 to...

Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65

The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65. His initiative contrasts with the private sector, which recently...

Alaska LNG Energy Security Promise Faces Cost Challenges

このページを 日本語 で読む Japan's largest thermal power generation company, JERA Co, Inc, is considering procuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in the state of Alaska in the United States. In September, it signed a letter of intent with Glenfarne LLC...

Luther Thailand Welcomes Martin Liebenow as Head of Tax

PUBLISHED : 20 Oct 2025 at 00:05 We are pleased to announce that Mr Martin Liebenow has joined our team as Head of Tax at Luther Law Firm (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on 1 October 2025. Mr Martin Liebenow brings 25 years of taxation experience. He is a...

Israel Identifies Remains of Two Hamas Hostages, Including One Thai National

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the remains of two hostages released by Hamas overnight belonged to Ronen Engel, a father from Kibbutz Nir Oz, and Sonthaya Akkharasri, a Thai agricultural worker from...