The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

A look at the parties and issues in Thailand's election on Sunday

Thailand votes Sunday in an election many see as an opportunity to break free from military-led governments that have been in power for almost a decade

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Thailand's election may deliver mandate for change, but opposition victory may not assure power

Voters disaffected by nine years of plodding rule by a coup-making army general are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change in Thailand’s general election Sunday

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

KBank halts plans to sell asset management stake

Kasikornbank (KBank) Public Company Limited, Thailand’s second-biggest lender, has halted plans to sell a stake in its asset management business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2023

7 Buddhist monks accused of embezzling more than $5.3 million donated to temple in Thailand

Seven Buddhist monks are among nine suspects who are being held in pretrial detention after being arrested for allegedly embezzling $8.9 million from donations received by a temple in Thailand’s northeast

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Thailand elections: young people want radical change in a country they say is stagnating

An end to military service and the lese majesty laws are among the priorities for many young voters ahead of Sunday’s election

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

BoT mulls easing yuan-baht trade payment

The Bank of Thailand plans to relax rules for yuan-baht trade payment supporting local currency settlement, reducing reliance on the US dollar.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Porsche drives rainbow dreams

Porsche Thailand by AAS Group recently showcased the first "911 Carrera GTS - 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition" at the Plenary Hall of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Potential tricks and results in Thai poll

The fundamental risk in Thailand's election this Sunday is that ruling incumbents, spearheaded by coup-maker-cum-prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and underpinned by the powers-that-be, are headed for a big loss. Yet they are unlikely to go away without distortion, subversion, and confrontation, as has been the case in the recent past.…

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Board of Investment to invite Korean executives to capitalise on opportunities

The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to organise a roadshow in South Korea to bolster foreign investment in Thailand, part of its five-year investment promotion strategy.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Canon eyes 10% revenue growth for printer unit

Canon Marketing (Thailand), the local unit of the Japanese technology firm, is aiming for 10% revenue growth for its printer business this year while launching new laser printer models.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023