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Tales of queer migration

There is a border that defines the contour of his identity. Only by crossing it can Jaokhun Promchana be the man he wants to be. After moving to the US, he studied a new language and toiled in the kitchen. Holding a dream close to his heart, he went the…

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023

KCG preps listing to fuel expansion

KCG Corporation, Thailand's leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of dairy and bakery ingredients, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) as it aims to mobilise funds to expand its business, invest in innovations and advance towards an environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused organisation for sustainability.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023

Myanmar talks to go ahead

Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has defended informal regional peace talks with Myanmar being hosted by Thailand, saying the kingdom has been affected by the crisis in the neighbouring country and needs to take urgent action to help with peace efforts.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023

Key Asean members skip Myanmar talks in Bangkok amid criticism

Thailand's caretaker government was set to host the foreign minister of Myanmar's ruling junta at informal regional peace talks on Sunday, but key Southeast Asian counterparts were staying away from the meeting that has drawn sharp criticism.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2023

Move Forward fever grips SE Asia

The Move Forward Party's (MFP) triumph in the general election has sparked new hope for political change in the region, as experts expect the ascendance of an MFP-led progressive government will help shift the landscape of international relations in Southeast Asia toward a more liberal democracy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

Govt to promote new silk products for export

Thailand is planning to promote premium silk products to target young buyers in Japan, South Korea and Italy, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

Thais impress, but still lose to mighty Serbia

Thailand blew a two-set advantage as they lost to world champions Serbia at the Volleyball Nations League 2023 in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday morning (Thai time).

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

AIS introduces new cyber index

Advanced Info Service (AIS), in partnership with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and experts in various fields, launched the Thailand Cyber Wellness Index (TCWI) yesterday, dubbed an open data source that measures digital skills nationwide.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023

Free trade negotiations continue in Oslo

Thailand aims to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) by the first quarter of next year, according to the trade negotiations chief.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023

Southern discomfort

A mock referendum campaign by a group of Muslim students in the deep South on separatism has triggered panic across the kingdom. The move is highly sensitive and risks breaching Section 1 of the charter which says that Thailand is an indivisible kingdom.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023