Public transport joins Thais Help Thais Plus from June 1 with 60% fare subsidy
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Bus and MRT passengers will be able to use the Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 scheme via the Pao Tang app from June 1 to September 30, with the government covering 60% of fares.
International arts festival returns to Bangkok with 12 major shows
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
The 28th edition will run from Saturday (September 5, 2026) to Saturday (October 17, 2026), with opera, ballet, contemporary works and multimedia shows.
DITP Expands Global Thai SELECT Network to elevate standards and sustainably drive Thai soft power
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, moves forward to build upon the success in advancing Thai restaurants and the Thai food industry onto the global stage through the Thai SELECT Restaurant Capacity-Building and Networking Program.
Thailand’s concert boom tests venues, standards and who really benefits
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Thailand is entering a peak year for concerts and music festivals, with more than 300 music-related events expected in 2026 and global acts such as Post Malone, The Weeknd, BTS and Tomorrowland Thailand driving momentum. However, industry insiders warn that limited venues, rising foreign capital and weak local value capture could become major challenges.
How will Thailand and Vietnam compete and cooperate? | The Next Move EP14
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Dr. Nguyen Hong Hai, Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations at VinUniversity, highlights Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy and its proactive approach under the leadership of President To Lam.
Thailand and Vietnam enter new era by linking supply chains to counter global geopolitics
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Thailand and Vietnam are entering a new era of cooperation, with closer supply-chain links, sustainable growth strategies and a push to become a stronger Asean production base.
Thailand and Vietnam have exchanged a 2026-2031 action plan to implement their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese leader To Lam pledging to expand trade to US$25 billion while deepening cooperation in security, supply chains, technology and regional development.