Thai police arrest 11 Chinese in Bangkok scam and gambling raids
The raids followed an investigation lasting nearly two months, after a Chinese man escaped from the suspected criminal network and alerted local Thai police. The operation…
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Five measures proposed to rescue Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund
Amid a deepening deficit exceeding 100 billion baht (roughly US$2.96 billion), Thailand’s Energy Ministry has proposed measures that include freezing biofuel prices, pursuing…
Young Thai graduate unemployment reaches 14% as AI reshapes jobs
Nation Forum speakers warn that young graduates face a 13–14% jobless rate as AI reshapes skills, jobs and Thailand’s workforce.
Nation Forum highlights local Thai cuisine to boost tourism growth
Government and industry leaders are promoting Thai gastronomy through the "Root to Rich" concept, which focuses on modernising local cuisine while preserving its authentic…
Thai police arrest 8 South Korean and 2 Chinese scam suspects
Thai Immigration and South Korean police jointly arrested 10 suspects—eight South Koreans and two Chinese nationals—in raids across three Bangkok locations.
France unrest offers Thailand lesson in debt and fiscal discipline
Thai economists warn that France's situation illustrates how a lack of fiscal discipline can lead to higher borrowing costs, reduced government capacity to handle crises, and turn…
Cambodia, Thailand agree on UNCLOS ‘confidence-building measures’
The agreement was reached during the second meeting of the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission, held from October 14 to 18 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
22 global economic takeaways from IMF–World Bank meetings in Thailand
Asia is the primary engine of global economic growth, while developing countries are increasingly trading with one another, marking a structural shift in global trade.
Malaysia appoints new facilitator for southern Thailand peace talks
Malaysia has appointment retired Lt Gen Dato’ Ahmad Norihan Jalal, former director general of the country's defence intelligence as its new facilitator for the peace dialogue…
Cambodian and Thai UN representatives in fiery exchange over border conflict claims
During the 77th Session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme, held on October 14, Thai representative Benjamin Sukanjanajtee accused Cambodia of…
