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Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Laos' heritage town needs preservation

Few sites anywhere in Asia can match the charm and cultural importance of Luang Prabang, the old royal capital of Laos situated on the Mekong River. With a legacy dating back some 800 years, the town and its verdant riverside surroundings were inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in…

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

Thailand a top digital nomad destination

Thailand is the third-best destination in the world for attracting digital nomads after the United States and Spain, according to the online resume building service Resume.io.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023

DUP...SPCG keen on rooftop solar sales

SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, expects to earn more revenue from sales of rooftop solar panels to residential and commercial buildings as well as industries, with solar power becoming more popular.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Post-poll lull has a lot to answer for

After a clear election victory, Thailand should already have a new government in office by now with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, as his Move Forward Party (MFP) together with opposition ally Pheu Thai Party won a clear mandate of more than 58% of 500 lower house seats. Yet their…

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Vesak celebrations to make return

More than 3,500 monks from 50 countries will take part in a ceremony to mark Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day, at the beginning of June in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

6 of the best Thailand holiday destinations for luxury retreats and budget breaks

Experience the ‘Land of Smiles’ in all its authentic glory, from jungle rafts to cosmopolitan hotels

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

SPCG keen on rooftop solar sales

SET-listed SPCG Plc, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, expects to earn more revenue from sales of rooftop solar panels for residential and commercial buildings as well as industries, as solar power becomes more popular.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Thailand air force says U.S. has denied request to buy F-35 jets

The United States has declined to sell its F-35 stealth fighter jets to Thailand over issues with training and technical requirements, the Southeast Asian country's air force said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Thai cannabis sector spooked as election winner mulls reversing legalisation

A proposal by Thailand's election-winning Move Forward party to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic a year after it was made legal is sowing panic in an industry that is projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion over the next few years.

Reuters · May 25, 2023