Experience Nakhon Phanom's Lai Reua Fai with illuminated boats, spiritual roots, landmarks, Isan cuisine, and cross-border connections.
Sep 14, 2026
Thailand's Board of Investment has given the green light to six significant projects totaling $29 billion, spearheaded by TikTok's $25 billion data center expansion. These approvals underscore Thailand's rise as a key regional digital infrastructure hub, bolstered by nine additional FastPass projects that expedite implementation timelines and enhance power readiness.
Asian equities opened lower on Monday as a renewed oil-price surge intensified inflation concerns and investors prepared for potentially tighter monetary policy in both the United States and Japan. Brent crude rose around 3% to US$107.18 a barrel, after gaining almost 9% last week, while US crude reached US$102.62 as attacks and shipping disruptions threatened […]
The Asia-Pacific region illustrates a shift toward "minilateral" cooperation amid global fragmentation, as highlighted in the World Economic Forum and McKinsey's 2026 Global Cooperation Barometer
Sep 13, 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand predicts 250,000 Chinese tourists during Golden Week, generating 11.5 billion baht in revenue, reflecting significant year-on-year growth and promoting diverse travel experiences within Thailand.
The Thailand Board of Investment approved a strategic shift in its investment promotion policy, prioritizing advanced manufacturing, technology transfer, and domestic vendor integration over low-margin operations.
A new maritime attack in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified fears that the disruption to global energy supplies could become more severe. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported that a vessel was hit by a projectile, while Saudi Arabia has already temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline, which normally carries around 4–5 million […]
Location affects registration, incentives, tax holidays, and benefits for investments under different Philippine economic zones and authorities.
Sep 12, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo to discuss labor cooperation, skills development, and adapting Thai workers to evolving job market demands during the ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting. Key Points Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo at Government House on Aug 28 for discussions aimed at preparing Thai […]
The International Monetary Fund warns current conflicts will increase commodity prices and financial strain. However, ASEAN's resilience, demonstrated throughout its history, lies in transforming shocks into opportunities for integration and growth.
TAT hosted a Weibo delegation to enhance Thailand–China tourism, focusing on creator engagement, premium travel, and expanding Weibo Gala.
Sep 11, 2026
Foreign investors returned to Asian equities in August, ending a nine-month selling streak, with net purchases of US$4.72 billion across Taiwan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. A further US$1.52 billion entered the region in the first part of September, driven by strong technology earnings and renewed enthusiasm for AI-related stocks, although […]