Thailand's Retirement System Earns a C as Global Pension Index Warns of Ageing Strain
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand scores 52.2 in the Marsh CFA Institute index, with adequacy and sustainability both graded D as the report warns ageing will test every scheme
Thailand braces as exceptional El Niño heads for December peak
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
WMO warns the current El Niño could reach unprecedented strength by December, raising heat, drought and agricultural risks for Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Thailand sends 50 teams to inspect 1,500 waste plants in five provinces
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand is deploying 50 inspection teams to more than 1,500 waste facilities in five provinces, with illegal operators facing closure, licence revocation and possible asset seizures.
Thailand targets global cannabis, hemp and kratom market with higher standards
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand is pushing higher medical, cultivation and production standards for cannabis, hemp and kratom as it seeks a stronger position in Asia’s health and herbal-products market.
French protests fail to dent Thailand demand as bookings rise 30.5%
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
TAT says unrest in France has not triggered cancellations for Thailand, with forward bookings for the winter season through the first quarter of 2027 up 30.5%.