Fast Retailing, a holding company that includes Uniqlo among its brands, recently invited members of the global media to spend two days at its Los Angeles-based Jeans Innovation Centre (JIC), the Group’s facility for jeans research and development.

Social Development and Human Security Minister Juti Krairiksh told reporters on Monday that while the ministry has to handle several complex missions, it also faced limitations due to an unbalanced allocation of budget for these missions. To improve the efficiency of the ministry’s work, Juti explained that he would be looking for cooperation and funding from all related parties, including other agencies, foundations and the private sector.

Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, opened its online ticket reservation service on Sunday to help manage the number of visits during peak tourism season, the palace's management office said.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Thursday (July 25) unveil his government’s policy statement in Parliament, aimed at elevating Thailand to developed-nation status country via 12 urgent and 12 long-term policies focused mainly on the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.

Milo chocolate malt beverage is elevating its sport marketing strategy with the “Milo Champions Cup”, the company’s first global football tournament that reinforces its commitment to encourage Thai children to “Grow with Sport” because “sport is a great teacher”, the firm announced.

Frasers Property Thailand (FPT), the provider of an integrated real estate platform, has affirmed higher performance this year from all aspects and approved issuance and allocation of 182,620,600 newly issued ordinary shares under private placement, translating to proceeds of Bt3.2 billion.

Developed by engineers from Beats and Apple s to ensure a harmonious blend of premium sound, fit and functionality, new wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro, are an excellent choice for active people and motivated athletes.

Bangkok-born Paphangkorn “Patty” Tavatanakit’s winning streak continued on Sunday with back-to-back wins after a 5-under par 67 at Brook-Lea Country Club to claim the fifth annual Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic title by seven strokes at 20-under par overall.

The male tiger weighing at 130kg would be sent to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, Perak for observation and treatment. Kampung Besol Lama villagers were shocked to spot the tiger roaming in the village on Thursday.

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, who is also a deputy prime minister, has instructed the ministry’s permanent secretary, Boonyarit Kalayanamit, to establish a Joint Committee on Public and Private Affairs. 

The new government has vowed to work closer with the private sector to steer the economy forwards, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said on Friday after meeting with members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Specialists from 17 fields attended a meeting Thursday to look at the best ways to revise the draft on the national science, research and innovation plan.

A hit among the young urban crowd, fashion designer Alexander Wang is turning heads with an innovative showcase for his latest collection.

Thailand should draft a national agenda for dugong conservation with input from all sectors, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Thursday.

RISE, a regional corporate innovation powerhouse based in Southeast Asia, strengthens its commitment to delivering business results by partnering with Enterprise Singapore with the overall goal of transforming Southeast Asia into a global hub of corporate innovation and start-up ecosystem.

The Federation of Thai capital market organisation, together with its members and other public and private institutes, have jointly declared that they will not be investing in companies that disregard ESG principle, in a move to foster good governance in the capital market.

Vietnam wants to foster co-operation between countries in the Mekong subregion and share experiences in agricultural and rural development through policy advisory networks of not only government agencies but also non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

The former head of Trang's Hat Chao Mai National Park, Manoj Wongsureerat, on Wednesday proposed that a joint committee of representatives from the three southern provinces of Trang, Krabi and Satun and related agencies be set up to study the existing sea grass fields and together tackle the issue of dugongs being swept ashore and dying.

The Jambi Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and Flora and Fauna International (FFI) are set to release 100 white-rumped shamas into the wild amid rampant illegal hunting in Jambi province.

Editor's Note: The central government will spend 7 billion yuan ($1.01 billion) this year to promote the "rural toilet revolution", the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said, adding that 10 million rural toilets were renovated in 2018. Why is the toilet revolution in the countryside necessary? And what should China focus on to make the process a success? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

The Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Internal Trade will establish a centre at the middle of next month to hear complaints about private hospitals overcharging patients.

Thai teenager Paphangkorn "Patty" Tavatanakit claimed her maiden title on the Symetra Tour -- the official qualifying tour of the LPGA -- following a three-shot victory over Ssu-Chia Cheng of Taiwan in the Donald Ross Golf Classic at French Lick Resort in Indiana on Saturday.

The head of an engineering association has urged the operator of the Bangkok’s elevated railway to regularly check infrastructure after rusty parts reportedly led to a concrete slab falling recently.

The Culture Ministry is ramping up conservation efforts at archaeological sites in Phetchabun and Buri Ram after Unesco placed them on its world heritage waiting list.