thailands central pattana sets up vietnamese subsidiary

Thailand's Central Pattana sets up Vietnamese subsidiary

Central Pattana Public Company Limited has announced that its subsidiary, CPN Global Co., Ltd., has established a presence in Vietnam, according to a notification sent to the Stock Exchange of Thailand on February 2.
thailand keen on alternative energy

Thailand keen on alternative energy

More state-run energy firms in Thailand are eager to try alternative fuels to support the campaign against climate change, with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) becoming the latest agency, aiming to replace coal with wood pellets to fuel its power plant.
former thai pm thaksin shinawatra released

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on February 18, six months after his return to the country following a period of exile.
bangkok officials asked to work from home due to pollution

Bangkok officials asked to work from home due to pollution

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials in Thailand have been instructed to work from home during February 15-16 to avoid harmful air pollution caused by dangerously high levels of PM2.5 across the capital.
thailand launches medical coverage scheme for tourists

Thailand launches medical coverage scheme for tourists

The Thai Government on February 14 approved a scheme to offer visitors up to 500,000 THB (14,000 USD) in medical coverage in case of accidents and pay compensation of up to 1 million THB in case of death.
hoan my medical group wins twice at asian management excellence awards

Hoan My Medical Group wins twice at Asian Management Excellence Awards

Hoan My Medical Group, the leading private healthcare network in Vietnam, has been honoured with two awards in the Healthcare category at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand.
thailand strengthens cooperation with cambodia against trans border pollution

Thailand strengthens cooperation with Cambodia against trans-border pollution

The Thai government is accelerating efforts to hold talks with its Cambodian counterpart to address transboundary air pollution, which is posing an increasing threat to the health of people in Thailand, as the dry season, is expected to be dryer and longer this year due to the El Nino phenomenon, gets underway.
thailand china sign mutual visa waiver agreement

Thailand, China sign mutual visa waiver agreement

Thailand and China on January 28 signed an agreement to waive visa requirements for each other's nationals within the framework of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Bangkok.
thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits

Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits

Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery.
thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium

Thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium

Thailand has discovered nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium deposits, a government spokesman said Friday, a boost for the kingdom's goal of becoming a regional hub for electric vehicle production.
zika virus cases rise in northeast thailand

Zika virus cases rise in Northeast Thailand

Public health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand are on alert for a potential Zika virus outbreak after 19 cases were reported in the lower Northeast region.
pm25 to spike in bangkok

PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok

Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has warned the rising concentration of PM2.5 pollutants is caused by poor air circulation in many areas of the capital while advising Bangkok residents to work from home to avoid the worst of the air pollution.
thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in red sea

Thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in Red Sea

Thai exporters have been urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
thailands kasikornbank to expand operation in vietnam

Thailand’s Kasikornbank to expand operation in Vietnam

Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s second-largest lender by total assets, is focusing on expanding its international banking business this year in Vietnam and Indonesia, given the two ASEAN economies’ high growth potential.
covid 19 cases increase in thailand after new year holiday

COVID-19 cases increase in Thailand after New Year holiday

Thailand is witnessing a rising number of COVID-19 cases after the New Year holiday, with those hospitalised up 7 per cent on last week, according to an epidemiologist at Chulalongkorn University.