World Bank Sets Three-Step Plan to Lift Thai Productivity and Jobs
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2026
Stephen Ndegwa tells The Standard forum that business dynamism, AI adoption among small firms and deeper ASEAN integration could put high income within reach
Nation Forum highlights local Thai cuisine to boost tourism growth
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026
Nation Forum speakers highlight clear restaurant branding, pride in local ingredients and government support to turn culinary traditions into economic value.
Bangkok night tourism festival brings music and art to Lumpini Park
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
The free 12-day event features more than 46 artists, interactive art and wellness activities, targeting over 60,000 visitors and more than THB200 million in economic value.
Georgieva warns debt and AI deepen global economic divides
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank plenary in Bangkok, Kristalina Georgieva warns that 3.1% growth masks mounting debt, inflation and AI risks, calling for urgent reform.
Thailand’s Economic Slowdown Is a Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of Institute for Strategic Policy Foundation and Former Commerce and Energy Minister
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thailand needs more long-term investment to revive economic growth, former commerce and energy minister Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee says.