Bangkok reception celebrates 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic ties

Wu Zhiwu, charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese embassy in Thailand (second from the right), Phumtham Wechayachai, Thailand's deputy prime minister (middle), and Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand's foreign minister (second from the left), …

Thailand hailed as Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination

Thailand was acclaimed as the Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination at the Hospitality Horizon Spa & Wellness Summit & Awards 2025 last 14th June at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, India. The award was accepted on behalf of the Tourism Authority of …

Glico to stop selling ice cream in Thailand

Confectionery giant says sales will continue until year-end, other products not affected PUBLISHED : 3 Jul 2025 at 16:58 Thai Glico Co Ltd says it will discontinue ice cream sales in Thailand by the end of this year after almost a decade in the market. The …

Wong Visits Cambodia, Boosts Ties Amid Cambodia-Thailand Rift

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrapped up a state visit to Phnom Penh on Wednesday after meeting his Cambodian counterpart and reaffirming bilateral ties in energy, trade and other key areas. The visit came as Cambodia’s border rift with Thailand …

Alas Pilipinas ousts Thailand's Est Cola, makes VTV Cup semis

Forbes reveals Thailand’s top 10 billionaires for 2025

Amid weak consumer sentiment in the retail sector, the Chirathivat family’s wealth was down 13% to $8.6 billion. Last October, the group got a new partner: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund acquired a 40% stake in British retailer Selfridges from …

Suspended PM among Thailand’s new cabinet members to take oath

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World Bank cuts Thailand growth outlook

Expansion of just 1.7% foreseen as exports and tourism weaken PUBLISHED : 3 Jul 2025 at 14:51 Thailand’s economic growth is projected to slow to 1.8% this year and 1.7% next year amid intensifying global and domestic headwinds, the World Bank said on …

World Bank sees more monetary easing in Thailand as risks mount

[BANGKOK] The World Bank expects Thailand’s monetary stance to become “more accommodative” this year amid mounting external and domestic uncertainty, including a political crisis that’s seen the temporary suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra …

Thailand’s suspended PM sworn in as minister in new Cabinet

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sworn in as a Cabinet minister on Thursday (Jul 3), a manoeuvre allowing her to attend ministerial meetings while awaiting the results of a court review of her alleged misconduct. …