November 19, 2025

Thailand Aims for OECD Membership by 2030 to Boost Economy and Investment

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno has announced Thailand’s ambition to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2030. This strategic move is expected to elevate national standards, enhance investor confidence, attract more investment, and potentially increase the country’s GDP by 1.6 percent. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno highlighted the government’s ongoing

Gino Atthaya Thitikul Set to Defend Title at CME Tour Championship with Four Thai Golfers Competing for 357.3 Million Baht

Naples: World number one golfer Atthaya “Gino” Thitikul is preparing to defend her title at the prestigious CME Group Tour Championship, the concluding event of the 2025 LPGA season. The tournament will take place at the Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, from November 20-23, and features a prize purse of US$11 million, equivalent to

SET Encourages Investors to Engage with JUMP+ Project Announcements

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is encouraging investors to engage with the announcements of listed companies participating in the JUMP+ project. These announcements, which detail the companies’ three-year long-term business plans, are available for viewing at www.set.or.th. The initiative aims to foster sustainable growth for both the companies and the Thai capital market. According to Thai News Agency,

Eminem Challenges ‘Swim Shady’ Trademark at US Patent Office

Los angeles: Eminem has taken legal action against the Australian beach umbrella brand Swim Shady, urging the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel its trademark. Eminem’s representatives argue that the brand’s name closely resembles his well-known moniker, Slim Shady, potentially causing confusion among consumers. According to Thai News Agency, the rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has

Constitutional Court Sets Witness Examination in Bhumtham and Thawee Case

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has scheduled a witness examination for December 24th in the case involving Bhumtham Wechayachai and Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, who are accused of interference in the investigation regarding the selection of senators. The court has also decided against allowing Sarawut to withdraw from the trial. According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court considered a petition

Hat Yai City Ring Road Project Accelerates to Boost Southern Thailand’s Economy

Hat yai: The Department of Highways is accelerating the development of the “Hat Yai City Ring Road” project, aiming to elevate Songkhla Province as a key economic hub in southern Thailand and enhance connectivity with the Thai-Malaysian border. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Highways, under the Ministry of Transport, is committed to advancing a crucial transportation network

Prime Minister Orders Overhaul of Military Intelligence to Enhance Security

Bangkok: “Big Lek” has disclosed that the Prime Minister has mandated changes to military intelligence and has reiterated his stance on not discussing the GBC, focusing instead on the Nong Chan issue. The Prime Minister has initiated the formation of a Security Policy Committee aimed at enhancing the speed and cohesion of military intelligence operations. This committee, which will be

“Sena” Leads the Way in Testing Perovskite Solar Panels from Japan

Bangkok: “Sena,” the first and only real estate developer in Thailand, has been selected by “Magnica,” along with funding from the Japanese government, to pilot testing of perovskite solar cells, a world-changing solar innovation, in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, SENA Green Energy Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Macnica of Japan, officially announced their collaboration on the ‘Demonstration Project