US Waste Shipments Expose Major Smuggling Scandal in Thailand Thailand has uncovered a suspected international waste-smuggling network involving shipments from the United States, after inspections at Laem Chabang Port revealed …
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IMF Says Thailand’s Workforce Is Shrinking, but Faster Productivity Could Offset the Drag
Thailand is among the Asian economies where the number of people of working age is already falling, the International Monetary Fund said Monday as it launched a new study on …
Bangkok Readies Holiday, Remote Work Days and Flood Plans for IMF and World Bank Meetings
Government offices and banks in Bangkok will close on Friday, Oct. 16, and civil servants in the capital will work from home on three other days next week as Thailand …
Asia Coffee Shop Supply Chain Expo 2027 Opens New-Chapter for Asia’s Booming Café Industry
Guangzhou, China — The Asia Coffee Shop Supply Chain Expo 2027, hosted by Guangdong Hongwei International Exhibition Group Co., Ltd., will be held from March 4 to 6, 2027, at …
Thailand’s Parliament Reopens Thursday With Loan Decree, Budget Fight and No-Confidence Threat Ahead
Thailand’s House of Representatives returns to session on August 25 in Bangkok, opening a sitting that runs through December 22 and covers a Constitutional Court-approved emergency borrowing decree, the 2027 …
Bangkok Demo Day 2026 to Showcase Thailand’s Next Generation of AI Startups
Bangkok Demo Day 2026 will bring together investors, founders, industry leaders, and innovation stakeholders for a showcase of Thailand’s most promising early-stage technology ventures. Hosted by CMKL University, the event …
Why Southeast Asia’s Fintech Funding Is Stalling in 2026
Southeast Asia’s fintech companies raised US$682 million during the first half of 2026, as cautious investors increasingly favored established businesses, stronger revenue models and clearer paths to profitability. The total …
WTCE 2026 (TAAPE Expo 2026) Press Conference Held in Bangkok
On 22 July, to comprehensively advance the preparations for the World Travel & Culture Expo (WTCE) – TAAPE Expo 2026 (Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo) and establish a premier …
US Tariff Hike Puts Pressure on Thailand’s Export Boom as Bangkok Moves to Soften the Blow
Thai exporters are bracing for a tougher second half of 2026 after the United States added a 12.5% tariff on many Thai goods starting July 24, a move analysts warn …
Thailand Shifts Oil Purchases Away From Middle East as Red Sea and Hormuz Routes Stay Disrupted
Thai energy officials and oil traders are buying more crude oil from outside the Middle East this week, as fighting near the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz continues …








