Bangkok: Thai-Chinese communities across Thailand flocked to shrines on Monday to mark the start of the Lunar New Year, with consumer spending projected to hit a six-year high despite lingering economic caution. In Bangkok’s historic Yaowarat Chinatow…

Bangkok: Bhumjaithai Party has announced the formation of two smaller political entities, “Pheu Chart Thai” and “Miti Mai,” in a strategic move to bolster support for Anutin Charnvirakul’s bid for the Prime Minister’s position. Ms. Nan Boonthida Somch…

Beijing: The atmosphere across China is lively with celebrations for the Spring Festival, from north to south. People across China are celebrating the Spring Festival with great enthusiasm and joy, from the north to the south, according to local tradi…

Thailand: Thailand’s state planning agency has upwardly revised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.0%, up from a previous estimate of 1.7%, citing a recovery in exports and hopes for swift policy implementation by a new coalition government.

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Bangkok: Extremely hot weather and an earlier-than-expected El Ni±o event are expected to bring a long dry spell from March to May, lasting until early 2027. Associate Professor Dr. Wisanu Attavanich, an expert in agricultural economics and climate, r…

Tokyo: The Japanese economy expanded at a slower pace than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year. Japan’s economy showed signs of recovery with a 0.2 percent growth following a contraction of 2.6 percent in the previous quarter. Despite this …

Wenchang: China has successfully tested its newly constructed launch pad for manned lunar missions at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province. The 120-meter high structure, equivalent to a 40-story building, marks a significant step in Chi…

Bangkok: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has revised its GDP growth target for 2026 to 2%, down from the previously forecasted 2.4% for 2025. This adjustment comes as attention turns to the new government’s strategies for …