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Iconsiam is the newest pinnacle of progress on the Chao Phraya, but more is on the way, and some observers are nervousThe spectacular, celebrity-studded opening of Iconsiam, Bangkok’s latest palace of consumerism, lit up the sky over the Chao Phraya River last weekend, further propelling ...

Leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies on Sunday (Nov, 18) began discussing in Papua New Guinea ways to promote free trade and regional economic integration amid an unfolding trade war between the United States and China.This year, Washington and Beijing have engaged in tit-for-tat rounds ...

For Connie Kang, an ability to adapt to new working environments has not only helped her career progression, but also provided her with an edge in coming up with ways to improve the livelihoods of ordinary farming families in Thailand.Keep reading ...

Thailand could become the first government in Southeast Asia to officially recognise same-sex and transgender couples, with the final draft of a civil partnership bill expected to be concluded by the end of this year.Keep reading ...

A trading board for startup shares is expected to be established in a few years to support Thailand’s path to becoming a startup nation, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. Startups are not qualified to list on the main board of the Stock Exchange of ...

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday (Nov, 15) introduced “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability” as the official theme for the Asean chairmanship next year. Keep reading ...

The Tourism and Sports Ministry says the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative could help boost tourism and small business in a greater area along the Eastern Seaboard.“The eastern region now has high potential to become a tourism hub, thanks to megaprojects,” said Tourism and Sports ...

Thai Union Group has been highly commended for its work on ethical recruitment and migrants’ rights by Thomson Reuters Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the news service, as well as judges in the Stop Slavery Award during the annual human rights forum Trust Conference in ...

Deputy Finance Minister Wisudhi Srisuphan has hailed the bill on land and buildings tax, which is on the verge of sailing through the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), as a significant overhaul of the tax structure.Keep reading ...

Foreign investors and visitors are seen as the key drivers for the economic advancement of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) while also supporting the region’s local communities.Keep reading ...