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Youth leaders leave for China
A delegation of 40 Thai youths is visiting China's Yunnan province for a 13-day study programme focusing on ethnic cultures, agriculture, community-based tourism and cooperation in the Mekong subregion.
Anutin courts Japanese EV manufacturers
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has invited Japanese automakers to use Thailand as an electric vehicle (EV) production base, pledging to protect the existing automotive industry.
Designers showcase Thai silk
Designers from more than 100 countries are showcasing creations made with Thai silk in Bangkok as Thailand hosts the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.
Air force sets out roadmap for upgrades
Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) commander ACM Seksan Kantha has unveiled a 2027-2028 roadmap to strengthen the force's capabilities and safeguard Thailand's airspace and sovereignty under the vision of an "Unbeatable Air Force".
Don’t leave Asia’s ageing debate until it’s too late
Last month, Japan’s internal affairs ministry released its yearly data ahead of Respect for the Aged Day. People aged 65 and over now make up a record 29.6 per cent of the population. But the figure I keep coming back to was this: 9.43 million Japanese workers were 65 or older last year, about 13.8 per cent of everyone with a job. Members of Japan’s older population are not simply retired. A large part are still at work and some of those people are the ones businesses depend on. The Asia-Pacific...
Ekniti pushes AI for all
Better jobs, stronger skills and broader access to the benefits of AI are Thailand's key priorities as the technology transforms work and business, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
Thailand has become 'the sick man of Asia': Korn
Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij warned that Thailand risks falling into an economic trap, saying the country has gone from being an economic success story to the "sick man of Asia".
Heavy rain alert for flooded areas
The government's Joint Information Centre on Monday urged people in flood-prone areas to monitor conditions closely, with heavy rain forecast in parts of the country from Oct 13-18.
Korean pornography suspect caught in luxury condo
The Immigration Bureau (IB) has arrested a 42-year-old South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for allegedly operating illegal pornography websites and distributing sexually explicit videos involving minors.
BMA deploys health teams to aid victims
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has deployed 220 Special Health Emergency Response Teams (SHERT) to provide medical and mental health support in 392 flood-affected communities across 29 districts.