Life
The fast life and slow exit of Thai showman Chuwit
Flamboyant public figure leaves sex, scandals and politics behind. Or does he?
Thailand
Economy
Thailand inflation fell by 0.47% in March for its sixth straight drop
Negative streak could end if fuel subsidies elapse or decrease
Interview
Thai plastics maker Indorama shifts focus from M&A to reducing debt
Leading PET producer to boost capacity for recycled materials, CEO says
Opinion
Talks alone will not bring lasting peace to Thailand's deep south
To prove his intentions, Srettha must rein in legal cases against peaceful activists
Politics
Thai court accepts petition to disband Move Forward Party
Possible party dissolution looms and key members face banishment
Markets
Thai construction giant's shares plunge 30% after $29.5m loss
Italian-Thai Development pins hope for recovery on government budget
Crime
Thailand's low-key deportations to China latest scamdemic twist
Beijing-driven clampdown on Myanmar could force regional crime shift
Myanmar Crisis
Karen border force tilts away from Myanmar military regime
Group protecting turf in major crime center along Thai border, says expert
Special Reports
From India to Australia, Myanmar is flooding Asia with cheap meth
Myanmar conflict leads to growing supply and falling prices for deadly stimulant
Semiconductors
Sony opens $66m Thailand fab for driver-assist image sensors
Production expansion to create 2,000 jobs, including local engineer hires
Gender
Thailand's parliament approves same-sex marriage bill
Landmark proposal in Southeast Asia must be cleared by Senate, court and king
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Automobiles
EV makers offer deep discounts as Thai auto market weakens
Oversupply and feeble demand hint at a coming price war
Podcast: Tech Latest
Binance CEO stresses new 'compliance focused' culture
Tech Latest: Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector
Energy
Thailand, Philippines embrace nuclear power to cut emissions
Small modular reactors seen as solution to meet energy demand, promote safety
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand sends aid to Myanmar, but critics say it will only help junta
Critics say only people under the military's control will benefit
Your Week in Asia
China Boao Forum, VinFast debuts in Thailand, Xiaomi to launch EV
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Life
'Dupe destination' boom hits social media
Travel trend gathers momentum as vacationers seek copycat locations
Interview
ASEAN's digital economy growth hinges on upskilling: BCG chair
Rich Lesser says region has to invest in both current and future generations
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Business Spotlight
Thai ports bemoan competitive decline as Srettha pushes 'land bridge'
Shipping industry questions potential demand for $28bn megaproject
Construction
Construction group Italian-Thai seeks new loan amid liquidity crunch
Debt defaults may force company to file court rehabilitation plan
Politics
Thailand's Srettha halts overseas travel for two months
Prime Minister promises not to go abroad 'from March 14 to May 15' in X post
Interview
Thailand's civilian defense minister seeks 'gradual' military reform
Sutin stresses compromise as ruling Pheu Thai avoids clash with coalition partners
Politics
Thaksin's Chiang Mai trip shakes faith of hometown loyalists
Former supporters irked by preferential treatment for Shinawatra clan
Gender
Philippines tops women business executive ranking of 28 countries
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia place in top 10; Japan, South Korea fall to bottom
Politics
Thai ex-PM Thaksin visits hometown for first time since 2006 ouster
Influential billionaire has loomed large over nation's politics for two decades