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Commentary: Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?
Read more: Commentary: Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?A 19 per cent tariff on Indonesian exports is still burdensome, and Indonesia also agreed to impose no tariffs on US goods, says economist Lili Yan Ing.
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Safety vs innovation: Delicate balance as China mulls stricter rules for smart driving technology
Read more: Safety vs innovation: Delicate balance as China mulls stricter rules for smart driving technologyEven with stricter new regulation, Beijing will remain determined not to let recent setbacks derail its path to becoming a smart driving technology leader, experts said.
Thailand
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Poll pledge spurs probe call
Read more: Poll pledge spurs probe callRuangkrai Leekitwattana has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to look into the Pheu Thai Party’s “Nine New Millionaires a Day” scheme, which was unveiled at a major campaign rally in Bangkok on Friday.
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Thailand steps up Nipah monitoring
Read more: Thailand steps up Nipah monitoringThe Tourism Ministry has not received any reports of Nipah virus cases among Indian tourists in Thailand and has instructed its strategy and planning office to assess potential risks and contributing factors in order to prepare measures to prevent any impact on tourism.
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Strict safety rules in place for ‘respectful’ Loy Krathong
Read more: Strict safety rules in place for ‘respectful’ Loy KrathongGovernment agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
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Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Read more: Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol lawThe Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
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River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Read more: River cruise bookings sink amid mourningRiver cruise operators are reporting a cancellation rate of 30-40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
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Commentary: Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?
Read more: Commentary: Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?A 19 per cent tariff on Indonesian exports is still burdensome, and Indonesia also agreed to impose no tariffs on US goods, says economist Lili Yan Ing.
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Safety vs innovation: Delicate balance as China mulls stricter rules for smart driving technology
Read more: Safety vs innovation: Delicate balance as China mulls stricter rules for smart driving technologyEven with stricter new regulation, Beijing will remain determined not to let recent setbacks derail its path to becoming a smart driving technology leader, experts said.
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Eight committees to organise royal funeral
Read more: Eight committees to organise royal funeralEight committees have been appointed to coordinate preparations for the royal funeral of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
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Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen Mother
Read more: Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen MotherThe city of Pattaya will proceed with its International Fireworks Festival 2025 as scheduled next month, with adjustments made to reflect the period of national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
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Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with US
Read more: Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with USMembers of the Democrat Party and the People’s Party have warned the Anutin Charnvirakul government of possible adverse effects from the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States on the supply of critical minerals.