Thailand morning news for May 15
Export growth nears 4-year low Exports are expected to record their lowest growth in four years as a result of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the renewed Sino-US trade war. — Bangkok Post […]
Thailand morning news for May 14
Thailand’s richest man, 12 others to build $6.8 billion high-speed rail Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and 12 other companies were selected to build a $6.8 billion high-speed train project that will link three […]
Thailand morning news for May 13
Opinion: How the Junta Rigged, Tweaked and Stole the Election The Election Commission has finally announced the 2019 election’s official results, more than a month after voting day. Now, we should ask whether the election […]
Thailand morning news for May 10
Ceremony foresees abundant food, sufficient water Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang on Thursday and the ceremony led to the prediction of abundant food and sufficient […]
Thailand morning news for May 9
Prayuth poised to secure another term following Thai election results An army-backed party needs only a small number of allies to get enough votes to allow coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha to cling to power, according […]
Thailand morning news for May 8
EC announces election results in 349 constituencies More than six weeks after Thailand held one of its most important general elections, the Election Commission today finally announced its official results for 349 constituencies and nationwide […]
Thailand morning news for May 7
Junta and government looking to unwind some orders made since 2014 The junta and the government are scheduled wind back orders and announcements originally issued by the junta but which are no longer considered necessary […]
Thailand morning news for May 6
King’s royal procession feted by well-wishers in triumph of tradition His Majesty the King commanded the world’s attention as his royal procession offered the first chance for all Thais to pay their respects since he […]
Thailand morning news for May 3
Chiang Mai tops list of most polluted cities Chiang Mai returned as the world’s most polluted city again around noon yesterday after the government’s ban on open burning came to an end on Tuesday. — […]
Thailand morning news for May 2
Thailand’s king appoints his consort as queen Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will have his official coronation on Saturday, has appointed his consort as the country’s queen. — AP Future Forward repeats demand for poll […]
Thailand morning news for May 1
Thai private sector lowers 2019 export growth projection to 2.1% The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade have reduced Thailand’s 2019 export growth projection from 3.1% to 2.1% citing several unfavorable external factors. […]
Thailand morning news for April 30
Chiang Mai hoteliers damaged by air pollution After suffering from haze blanketing several provinces in the North the past several months, hotel operators in Chiang Mai think it’s unlikely their business will recover over the […]