Nintendo enters Thai digital game market
Nintendo, one of the top 2 gaming company in the world, has officially started their online game store in Thailand, bringing digital games at a cheaper price to the Thai market.

Thailand urged to create independent tourism board
Thailand must adopt a bold approach to product development and establish a dedicated tourism board to attract investment and maintain its leadership in global tourism, says Kevin Clayton, chief brand officer for Thailand with Galaxy Entertainment Group.

Public-private collaboration vital in three areas
The public and private sectors must work on three key areas collaboratively to improve Thailand’s economic prospects, according to Metinee Jongsaliswang, country managing partner of Deloitte Thailand.

Data-related tech infrastructure crucial, forum told
Strong data-related technological infrastructure is key to ensuring Thailand’s economic stability, says Chawapol Jariyawiroj, president of Huawei Technologies (Thailand).

All 14 tourists rescued after boat capsizes off Pattaya
All 14 passengers were rescued after a chartered fishing boat capsized off the coast of Pattaya on Friday, with the skipper found unconscious but alive and brought ashore for emergency treatment.

Nation nudged to transform into regional AI hub
Thailand can strategically position itself to become an artificial intelligence hub in Asia, fuelled by investment in data centres, a commitment to green energy availability and accelerated training, says the managing director of Microsoft Thailand.

World Bank urges Thailand to speed reforms
Thailand must fast-track its economic transformation by building five new growth pillars to achieve high-income status, says a senior World Bank officer.

Trade talks ‘won’t be derailed’
Neither trade negotiations with the United States nor the government’s economic agenda will be disrupted even if parliament is dissolved, says Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, expressing confidence that key policies will stay on track.

Shifting global trade trends keep Thailand on its toes
The Ministry of Commerce has a mission to ensure that exports, the most powerful engine of the Thai economy, return to full power and align with emerging global standards, according to minister Suphajee Suthumpun.

Ukraine cornered by US plan heeding Russian demands
KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine woke up Friday to a US proposal that would force it to essentially capitulate to Russia after almost four years of war, requiring Kyiv to give up land, cut its army and hold elections.