Thai art at MUSEC: Attasit Pokpong proposes the female portrait
Until 11 June 2023, the Attasit Pokpong solo exhibition at the MUSEC in Lugano offers: 29 large oil paintings and 22 watercolors depicting women's faces
Thailand: ten-year visas for maxi-investors
Bangkok is literally putting residence visas up for sale, but to benefit from them you need to have a high income and substantial assets to invest in the Asian country
Thai Airways cuts 240 managers not to go bankrupt
The company has reduced the number of executives from 740 to 500 and must present a restructuring plan by March 2
Thailand, all crazy about fortune tellers
Near Thammasat University, in Bangkok, there is a street that has taken the name of "fortune teller's avenue".
Thailand, more and more young entrepreneurs
22% of Bangkok University students who graduated last year started their own businesses, up from just 10% two years earlier
Thailand, the most "rigged" country in Asia
According to data published by the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association (Tcma), Thai cosmetics guarantee a turnover of 210 billion baht - of which 60% comes from the domestic market and the remainder from exports - and in…
Thailand, all the spirits of General Prayuth
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who recently took power in Thailand with the coup d'état last May, must not only face the dissent of those who complain about the suspension of democracy, but also that, hidden and invisible, of the powers...
An app to immediately register a collision with car insurance
It seems to be the first time in the world: it will be possible, with an app developed in Bangkok, to communicate the details of the accident to the car insurance company 'on the spot', within 15 minutes of the unfortunate event - This app, 'Claim Di' , it already works with five big companies…
The advantages of dictatorships: in Thailand the "Parliament" approves a large budget deficit
The military coup that brought General Prayuth Chan-ocha to power in Thailand divided the country - But there are some advantages to decision-making: the reins of power are in the hands of the NCPO, which has appointed a…
Thailand: confidence in FDI is maintained, but keep an eye on the exchange rate
According to Intesa Sanpaolo, the impact of the political protests that had paralyzed the country was temporary, but in the fragile political context, the turnaround in US monetary policy could expose the exchange rate to new volatility.
Thailand, Tropical 5 game banned: it looks too much like reality
Kalypso is a large video game company based in Germany, which has reaped many successes - Its latest offering is “Tropico 5”, a game that allows you to "build a nation" with quick methods - Thailand has…
Stock markets, US data is good for Asia
The positive US new home sales reading galvanized markets after China posted a better-than-expected manufacturing reading yesterday.
Stock exchanges, Thailand weighs on Asian markets
The Thai army has imposed martial law throughout the country after months of political clashes that have sunk the government and led the country towards economic contraction.
Asian Tigers no longer scratch
A slowdown in the economies of the Asian Tigers, particularly India and Indonesia, is undeniable, but some of the structural flaws that caused the '97 crisis are no longer there. The Chinese economy is also set to slow down, but if you…
Thailand, street riots are spreading and the government is in the balance
At the head of the demonstrators is Suthep Thaugsuban, a member of parliament who resigned from all public office to be free to lead an extra-parliamentary movement that is now trying to give the final push to the government.
The sharks, they say in Thailand, have left the Stock Exchange pool
The Fed has announced that it will begin to pull the oars in the boat: there will be less Fed-sourced liquidity pouring into world markets, and therefore less capital inflows attracted by emerging countries, where yields had so far been…
Thailand: growth disappoints, ahead of rate cut
After the announcement revealing a lower-than-expected 6% expansion, Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said monetary authorities should cut at least 25 points or implement capital controls after inflows from overseas they brought…
Thailand, the smartphone-mania breaks out
Thailand's smartphone and tablet market is expected to grow 30% to 70 billion baht this year thanks to the growing popularity of 2G and 3G smartphones.
Thailand, consumer confidence at the top
Consumers are increasingly confident about the country's economic prospects, the recovery of world economies, the growth of tourism and the long-term infrastructure plan adopted by Bangkok.
Philippines: Splash diversifies into high quality condiments
Philippine food and personal care products manufacturer Splash has diversified into distribution of high-quality condiments from Australia to Thailand - Its subsidiary Prime Global has signed an agreement to provide logistics services to two…
PepsiCo expands business in Thailand
PepsiCo will spend 18,4 billion baht (equal to 461 million euros) to expand its business in Thailand: the expansion project, which will take place between 2013 and 2015, will see the DHL collaboration as a new…
Goodbye China, Nissan flees to Thailand
The Sino-Japanese political crisis will lead Nissan to emigrate to Thailand, where it will double its production thanks to the construction of a new plant near Bangkok at a cost of 30 billion yen (376 million dollars).
Thailand, the tax authorities are hunting down amulet traders
Traders of artifacts and amulets have entered the crosshairs of the Thai taxman: the director general of revenue, Satit Rungkasiri, has invited producers and traders to present themselves in the taxman's offices to make sure they declare the exact amount of their…
Thailand, 3G will lead to billions in new investments
Local Banks Expect Success in Thailand 3G License Auction Will Lead to Investment Boom Among Mobile Operators - 3G Auction in Focus…
Thailand, the auction for the 3G. The new service is expected in the first quarter of 2013
Countdown has begun for the auction for 3G wireless service, a major milestone for the Thai industry - The service is expected to start in the first quarter of 2013 - To date, 15 mobile phone companies, belonging to nine groups,…
Auto, Thailand among the top ten auto manufacturers in 2017
The Asian country will become one of the ten largest automobile manufacturers within the next five years, with an annual output of 3 million units - Although the sector was damaged by the Japanese tsunami and the floods in Thailand,…
The 10 things to avoid in your CV
A Thai website lists 10 tips for developing a good curriculum vitae: they are written by a headhunter of the Thai branch of Grant Thornton.
Thailand, the middle class makes the fortune of… New Zealand
The Thai middle class, growing rapidly in the country, is making the fortune of the New Zealand food industry: in fact, the demand for meat and seafood from Wellington has increased.
Thailand, companies against protectionism
Thailand's Commerce Ministry has urged local companies to prepare to face increased trade barriers imposed by many countries in this time of global crisis.
Thailand, the government supports companies investing in regions affected by bad weather
The Asian country has given the green light to support measures for businesses present in the provinces of Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya to avoid industrial relocation from areas recently hit by bad weather.
Even the monarchies throw themselves into real estate
In Thailand, where the king is revered almost as a deity, the Crown Property Bureau, which manages the (immense) crown assets, has decided to take the plunge and use some building land for large condominiums to be sold to…
Funds 2011 – Record earnings with Thailand equities (over 70%) and gold (over 60%)
Thailand and gold shine at the top of the rankings - 3 funds from the Asian country on the podium with performances exceeding 70% - Bank bonds sink the worst fund - Managers of developed markets are in shape - In the stock market, it falls…
Thailand, the government supports farmers by buying rice at double the price
The country is the world's leading rice producer, however so far its move has had a relative impact on international markets – For many it is a populist measure, but in the meantime export prices are rising, and when the program…
Thailand, discounts (funded by the government) for the purchase of the first car
The State will finance these concessions, which will apply to cars with a value of less than 23.900 euros - The reimbursement will arrive within a year of purchase - Controversy from the opposition, which is instead asking for more funding to develop transport infrastructure
Thailand upgrades the railway network. High speed in sight
The intervention plan will cost the equivalent of 4,2 billion euros - The Thai railways have already started preliminary talks with potential partners - The development of a first high-speed section is planned.