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POLITICSOct 15Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalismHundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 14In Thailand, Dangote Group hails Tinubu’s economic reforms, urges foreign investors to come to Nigeria“People say, and we agree with them, that it's difficult to find data about Nigeria, especially from the fiscal side. Something as important as our tax-to-GDP ratio, you can't find it easily.” The post In Thailand, Dangote Group hails Tinubu’s economic reforms, urges foreign investors to come to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 14Paul Chan to leave for IMF and WBG annual meetings in Thailand on ThursdayFinancial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po will depart for Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday morning to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) as a member of the Chinese delegation.thestandard_hk · hong kong
HEALTHOct 13Asia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatmentThailand has become one of Asia's leading fertility hubs. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Bangkok's state-of-the-art private clinics for IVF, egg donation and other fertility treatments. They come from China, South Korea, Europe and across Southeast Asia, looking for what may be harder to find at home: shorter waiting times, lower costs and, in some cases, fewer restrictions.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 13Marcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea dispute The Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea and avoiding dangerous escalations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said. 2. ‘A show of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Thailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rotRipe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows durian in Chanthaburi province, the departure of his five Cambodian workers after a border dispute disrupted crossings has intensified competition for labour. Daily wages have more than doubled in some cases, from about 350 baht to 400 baht (US$10...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 12IMF-World Bank meetings kick off in Thailand with energy shock, AI on agendaFinance officials from all over the world are meeting in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The US-Iran war's energy shock and artificial intelligence should be on the agenda.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 12Live updates from the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand as financial leaders take on AI, debt, and geopolitical upheavalOur experts are on the ground talking to leaders and getting the behind-the-scenes scoop on how the Bretton Woods institutions are taking on the most urgent challenges in the global economy. The post Live updates from the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand as financial leaders take on AI, debt, and geopolitical upheaval appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSOct 12Caputo's trip to Thailand: before the IMF and the World Bank he will seek to unlock new funds and secure the financial programEl Fondo Monetario advirtió sobre la necesidad de que la recuperación no quede confinada al agro, la minería y la energía, sino que se distribuya de forma equitativa. Las deliberaciones en Asia retoman el diálogo iniciado a fines de septiembre durante la visita a Buenos Aires de la jefa de misión Joyce Wong.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 10Thailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings - ReutersThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSOct 10Finance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontsargentinastar.com · Argentina
BUSINESSOct 10Finance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontspakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
BUSINESSOct 9Caputo travels to Thailand for the annual IMF Assembly and Scott Bessent skips itEl ministro llegará el martes a Bangkok, acompañado de José Luis Daza.Clarín confirmó que el secretario del Tesoro no viajará y se quedará en EE.UU atendiendo "compromisos domésticos".Ante las legislativas del 3 de noviembre, el costo de vida es la principal preocupación de los estadounidenses.Clarín
WORLDOct 9Thailand Unveils "Thailand Best Local Food" Mark to Take Local Culinary Heritage Global/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ms. Sabeeda Thaised, Minister of Culture, presided over the press conference launching "Thai Local Food to World Food," an initiative...prweb · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 9Nearly 30 years after IMF rescue, Thailand faces new economic test - ReutersNearly 30 years after IMF rescue, Thailand faces new economic test ReutersReuters World
WORLDOct 8Iron cage beds at elderly home in Thailand fuel anger, owner defends ‘innovation’A care scandal has erupted in Thailand after a nursing home was exposed for confining old and sick residents in beds covered by iron cages with barely a foot of space above their heads. Images of bedridden patients at the Sothornchai Nursing Home in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, have shocked Thais since they were shared earlier this week on the television current affairs show Hone Krasae. Thailand is projected to be a super-ageing society in the coming years, with authorities warning of a care...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5One day behind bars: Students and incarcerated women break prison stigma in Thailand“Your mind follows the thread, one by one, row by row. You know? It’s like meditation. I don’t like machines.”UN News
WORLDOct 567,000 Tickets Sold Out for Indonesia-Thailand FIFA ASEAN Cup FinalIndonesia will face Thailand for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup title before a packed GBK on Monday night.tempo · indonesia
POLITICSOct 5It’s Time For Thailand to Amend Its Controversial Lese-Majeste LawOver the past decade, hundreds of political activists and ordinary people have been subjected to criminal prosecution under Article 112.The Diplomat
DISASTEROct 4Heavy rain puts parts of Thailand at risk of flash floodsBANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain, thundershowers and gusty winds in upper Thailand from October four to seven, twenty twenty-six.thestar_my · malaysia
MILITARYOct 4US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deploymentPHUKET, Thailand, Oct 4 (Reuters) - ⁠The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived in Thailand's ⁠resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after six months supporting US operations in the Middle East.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSOct 4How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than ThailandMalaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive price points similar to those found in Thailand, according to analysts. Data from Juwai IQI, a property portal with 7 million listings across 111 countries, showed that in the first half of 2026, Malaysia was the fourth-highest destination for inquiries received from Chinese buyers. That compared with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2How Thailand is turning culture into global soft powerThailand’s “T-wave” or soft power influence has recently grown, fueled by government initiatives supporting industries including film, food and tourism.headtopics · united states of america
DISASTEROct 1Thailand Floods : Death Toll Hits 24 Across 31 Provinceschiangraitimes.com · Thailand