­Thailand’s rapidly expanding smartphone market in the first quarter of this year recorded nearly 70 percent growth since a year ago, according to GfK Thailand’s retail audit findings comparing smartphones quarter […]

A girl plays with her brother as they search for usable items at junkyard near the Danyingone station in Rangoon’s suburbs, Burma. (Reuters)

You can argue that tablets can never replace the form and functionality of a real, full-sized laptop, but you can’t argue that tablets are certainly cheaper to distribute if you’re planning to put one in the hands […]

Thailand moved up a spot in the global travel destination rankings and is now 11th, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The Thai Tourism Authority is optimistic that Thailand […]

The recent bombings in the tourist city of Hat Yai in southern Thailand reflect deep-seated and enduring institutional problems that defy easy categorisation.
Commentators have put forward many explanations for […]

Thailand’s deputy PM Chalerm Yubamrung let slip recently that Karen rebel leader, Maj Gen Na Kham Mwe, who controls territory along Burma’s border with Thailand, is among the country’s top five most wanted men. Na […]

Global automotive giants are recognizing Thailand’s suitability as a R&D hub to manufacture fuel injection pumps, transmissions, anti-lock braking systems and central locking systems, bringing cheer to the local […]

India, the largest rice grower after China, is set to surpass Thailand to match Vietnam as the world’s biggest shipper after favorable weather and higher government prices boosted the harvest to a […]

A U.S. citizen jailed in Thailand after admitting that he disseminated information on the Internet that insulted the monarchy is being considered for royal pardon, his lawyer said Tuesday.

The Ministry of […]

Thailand has asked authorities in neighbouring Myanmar to arrest an ethnic rebel leader who was recently added to a list of most wanted drug dealers by Bangkok, a senior minister said Tuesday.

Na Kham Mwe, head […]

Five months after the worst floods in half a century, the Thai capital is facing a near record heat wave with temperatures at three-decade highs, stoking debate over the often chaotic urban planning in one of […]

Thailand’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting, resisting pressure from the government to resume easing as it guards against the risk of inflation amid rising wage and […]

There is a mountain of rice piling up in Thailand as a result of the government’s subsidy scheme, threatening not only to blow the nation’s budget but also raising the risk of instability in the global […]

The laser manufacturer expects a fair increase in revenues next quarter though. The firm believes revenues to be in the range of $ 100-$ 109 million in Q4 FY 2012, which ends June 30, 2012
Oclaro, a provider and […]

Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is organizing the ‘Rak Khun Tao Fah 2012’ event in celebration of its 52nd anniversary. Held during April 27-May 1, the fair is aimed to thank customers for their loyalty to […]

Thailand visitors stop in Iowa City to learn about local government

Two visitors from Thailand say their country is pushing for strong local governments, and they are stopping in Iowa City this week to examine […]

Thailand’s worst flood which hit last year brought tremendous impact to millions of lives and businesses, and even in its aftermath, signs of its devastating effects still linger. At the peak of the disaster which […]

Thailand and China have agreed to jointly develop multiple rocket launchers with a guidance system as part of a move to strengthen military ties.

The two sides reached the agreement during a visit to China by […]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects more than 100,000 visitors at the international music extravaganza in Pattaya.

The Chonburi office director Attaphol Wannakij said that the upcoming Pattaya […]

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) projects a robust, growing demand in quality food from world markets, and is confident that the upcoming THAIFEX – World of food ASIA 2012 – one of Asia’s […]