Once powered by Prayut's popularity and military backing, Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation now face defections, donor tensions, and fading relevance. The question is no longer who leads, but whether they’ll survive the next vote at all.
Rainy season to begin with above-average rainfall in upper Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
The rainy season will officially begin on May 15, with rainfall in upper Thailand is expected to exceed the average by 5–10% until mid-July, the Thai Meteorological Department said.
Vietnam cranks up fight on imported counterfeits amid US tariff talks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Vietnam is stepping up its fight against counterfeits and digital piracy after the United States accused the country of being a major hub for these illegal activities and threatened crippling tariffs, documents reviewed by Reuters show.
Evolving merit-making practices offer new business opportunities
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Religious holidays are no longer solely about preserving cherished traditions. They also bring positive impacts to Thai businesses by aligning with evolving consumer behaviour.
India considers counter duties on US products, notice to WTO shows
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
India is looking at levying import duties on some products made in the United States to counter Washington's tariffs on steel and aluminium products, a document submitted to the World Trade Organisation shows.
One Bangkok Honored with “Best Green Loan – Property” at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2025
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district in the heart of Bangkok with new standards of sustainable and smart urban development, has been awarded “Best Green Loan – Property” by The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2025.
Marina Bay Sands completes renovation of hotel room inventory
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands has completed the renovation of its hotel room inventory as part of a US$1.75 billion (58.30 billion baht) transformation of the iconic resort.
Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf on Tuesday with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the US.