2024 hailed as golden age of Thai cinema as local films boom
Thai films now account for 60% of domestic film industry revenue, compared to just 15% in the past.
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Thailand targets Japanese auto giants for investment, tech transfer
Industry Minister Akanat Promphan said he will soon meet executives of top Japanese automakers and encourage them to invest in manufacturing advanced vehicles in Thailand and…
What’s the legal path for exiled ex-Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra to return home?
There has been speculation since early this year about Yingluck’s return to Thailand. This was fuelled by comments from her brother, Thaksin, who assured that the former PM…
Murder, money, betrayal: Unravelling ‘Am Cyanide’s’ web of deaths
Ms. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn allegedly meticulously planned these murders, committed over a span of eight years, poisoning her victims with potassium cyanide and making their…
Moo Deng: More than just an internet celebrity, she’s also a face for conservation
With fewer than 2,500 individuals left worldwide, the pygmy hippopotamus is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. This means that it…
Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
The Thai Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise.
Thai government vows to roll out 10,000 baht handout for elderly by January
The Pheu Thai Party had initially promised to hand out 10,000 baht to 50 million Thais aged 16 and above via a digital wallet scheme. However, due to budget constraints, it…
National Health Security Office unveils first ‘Care Box’ in Bangkok to improve healthcare access
The kiosk connects patients with doctors to provide treatment for 42 common illnesses, helping residents save time and effort by eliminating the need to visit hospitals or clinics.
Thai industry taps Japan for clean energy, soil recycling technology
Thailand's Industrial Estate Authority team tours leading Japanese companies for lessons in transitioning to circular economy.
Southeast Asian cinema takes world stage
As streaming platforms hunger for fresh content and audiences increasingly embrace international storytelling, Southeast Asian filmmakers are standing at the threshold of a golden…