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Asia's food mecca

Every year, hungry travellers from Thailand and around the world visit Italy, the UK, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to indulge in renowned dishes from these countries.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023

Former Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) pointed out that foreign private entities are afraid of business problems so they have to pay bribes to Thai officials

Former Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) chairman identified small private sectors that are not strong must submit to pay bribes in exchange for convenience, including not being targeted or nitpicked.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023

China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges'

China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023

Activists navigate defamation minefield

Sutharee Wannasiri knew the poultry company had violated labour laws. She went on Twitter in 2017 to share a video containing an interview with an employee who said he had to work day and night with no day off.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023

The first Sushi Summit in Thailand will be held from June 20-25

Thailand’s first “Sushi Summit: A Fusion of Culinary Mastery and Cultural Revelry” will be held at The Food School, Samyan from June 20-25. This comes hot on the heels of the summit being held in Malaysia for the last four years, though the Thailand one is on a much larger…

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023

Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023

12.5m more skilled staff eyed by 2027

Thailand aims to produce around 800,000 skilled workers next year in targeted industries, including intelligent electronics, next-generation automobiles and healthcare.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

Will post-2023 culture shock see progressives thrive?

Move Forward, an off-shoot of the now-defunct Future Forward Party, signifies a wind of change, a new direction for the country. Unlike other parties, the MFP's ambition is broader and aims to change the country not only politically but culturally too. The party has allied itself with young people with…

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

HP explores local growth trends

HP Thailand, the local operating unit of the global tech firm, has unveiled its "Future Ready" strategies for 2023-24, aiming to capture growth in Thailand's digital economy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

MGC-Asia morphs into a lifestyle mobility company

SET-listed auto retailer Millennium Group Corporation (MGC-Asia) is no stranger to business diversification.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023