Do Asean countries offer benefits of diversification to Thai businesses?

Thai businesses are increasingly looking to expand their operations abroad over the next few years. For many, Asean countries look like attractive destinations for a number of reasons, such as good growth prospects, production factors such as labour and natural resources, cost advantages, familiarity with their business cultures, and the approaching single market under the AEC.

Chiang Mai does Thai on Wichita’s south side

Netizens roused by sexy calendar, music video

Nok Air, which is based in Thailand, announced on its Facebook page that people who participated in its online campaign would receive the airline’s 2013 calendar.

Durian import moratorium does not smell sweet to Thai farmers

Senior officials at the Trade and Agriculture Ministries will meet to discuss protests raised by the government’s recent decision to suspend imports of certain fruit and vegetables, Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan says.

Thai soldiers killed in roadside bombings

Five Thai soldiers have been killed and another five wounded in two roadside attacks in the country’s southern provinces, police say.

Thai women warned over sex trade gangs

Thai women have been warned against being lured into the sex trade in Switzerland following numerous cases of human trafficking.

Thai AirAsia goes for bigger market share

Thai AirAsia will focus more on the domestic market by increasing its flight frequencies on existing routes to raise its share of this market to more than 40 per cent by the end of the year from 38 per cent currently.

Green procurement ideas inspire Thai businesses

Demand for green products is on the rise, making it essential for Thai business operators to adopt green procurement practices into their operations.

World’s craziest free kick? Thai side Muangthong United’s head-first set piece

Thai team Muangthong United’s free kick attempt against South Korean Gyeongnam FC borders on the absurd. With the score 0-0, Muangthong United’s Macedonian star Mario Durovski lines up a free kick about 30 yards from goal.

Thai kids not interested in growing up to become prime minister, survey finds

Being prime minister – or holding any other political position – is the least desired occupation among Thai children, according to the latest survey ahead of Children’s Day.