Thai authorities have arrested 12 South Korean nationals and one Chinese national accused of operating a sophisticated scam call centre from a luxury residence in Samut Prakan province, south of Bangkok, highlighting the increasingly mobile and transnational nature of Southeast Asia’s cybercrime networks. The suspects allegedly entered Thailand from a Read more…
Thailand is positioning deeper cooperation between ASEAN and BRICS as an important opportunity to strengthen the voice of emerging and developing economies, expand practical economic partnerships and reinforce a more inclusive multilateral system. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has emphasised the potential for BRICS Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Myanmar towards full participation in ASEAN, signalling continued efforts to strengthen dialogue, regional stability and practical cooperation between the neighbouring countries amid ongoing discussions over Myanmar’s relationship with the regional bloc. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement issued on 6 August, Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading investment destinations by showcasing record investment performance and its long-term economic vision during the ASEAN Conference 2026 in Singapore. Highlighting strong foreign investor confidence, strategic infrastructure development and next-generation industries, the country presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as Read more…
The confirmed death of popular Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo while filming content alone in Georgia has sent shockwaves across Southeast Asia’s creator community, highlighting the often-overlooked risks faced by millions of independent digital creators working without formal organisational support. Beyond the profound personal loss, the tragedy has prompted renewed Read more…
Thailand has strengthened its ambition to become a leading artificial intelligence hub in Southeast Asia through a new national AI ecosystem initiative launched in collaboration with Huawei. The initiative brings together government agencies, technology providers, universities, developers and industry partners to accelerate AI adoption across the Thai economy. A central Read more…
Thailand is reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading travel destinations through an expanded tourism partnership with China, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deepens collaboration with key Chinese travel industry stakeholders to stimulate visitor arrivals, diversify tourism offerings and promote sustainable growth. The initiative underscores the importance Read more…
In a significant diplomatic initiative, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have held bilateral talks aimed at reviving Myanmar’s engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) following a period of strained relations linked to the military takeover in Myanmar five years ago. Read more…
Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened their annual ministerial retreat with a focus on pressing geopolitical and security challenges facing the region, including the longstanding Thailand–Cambodia border dispute, escalating tensions in the South China Sea, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. The informal retreat — Read more…
Recent economic analysis has highlighted that Thailand’s economy is under pressure relative to its ASEAN peers, underscoring the need for accelerated structural reforms, innovation and productivity improvements to sustain competitive growth within Southeast Asia. (nationthailand) Key Insights: Structural Headwinds in Thailand’s Economy Implications for ASEAN Competitiveness Recommended Strategic Actions To Read more…
