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Rain, heavy at times, to affect 54 provinces
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Much of Thailand will again experience thundershowers with gusty winds and isolated heavy rains on Wednesday due to the confluence of southeasterly and southerly winds prevailing over the upper part of the country, the Thai Meteorological Department said this morning.
The Nation RECONNECT | Stunning looks across online platforms
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Nation RECONNECT is kicking off our rebranding by merging news and creative content. We’re creating forward-thinking video products with two interview shows and a huge range of innovative short clips.
The story behind the BOT governor’s near untouchability
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
The saga of dismissing four central bank governors led to the amendment of the Bank of Thailand Act after the 2006 coup, aiming to safeguard the position of the governor of the Bank of Thailand. This amendment in effect renders any political faction almost incapable of removing the governor.
IMF projects Japan’s GDP to fall to world’s 5th after India in 2025
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
The 2025 timing is a year earlier than previous projections, reflecting the yen’s depreciation.
South Korea’s medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Some hospitals encourage voluntary retirements among staff, excluding doctors.
"United We Play" initiative by Manchester United & Apollo Tyres ends in Bangkok
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Apollo Tyres has announced the culmination of the Thailand leg of United We Play 2024, the on-ground grassroots football initiative, supported by Manchester United.
Sundell promises to reclaim ONE title 
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Smilla Sundell has some thinking to do after her stunning victory at ONE Fight Night 22 this past weekend at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. 
Cadmium waste from Samut Sakhon returns to Tak province
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Eight containers of cadmium waste from Samut Sakhon have returned to Tak province, Minister of Industry Pimphattra Wichaikul said.
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.
With Indonesia unable to pay full share, what’s next for KF-21 fighter project?
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Indonesia has come clean about its inability to pay for all of its share of the joint project for developing South Korean KF-21 fighter jets, leaving South Korea with no option but to cover the remainder of the costs.
Pichit defends his qualification as PM's Office Minister
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban is resolute in the face of public discontent over his appointment, saying on Tuesday that his abilities qualify him for the position, not his ties to the Shinawatra family.
Google most desired long-term employer for young talent, survey finds
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
US-based technology firm Google topped 50 companies that new generations want to work with for at least six consecutive years, according to a survey by recruitment agency WorkVenture published on Tuesday.
Chambers, trade groups jointly oppose 400 baht minimum wage
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Chambers of commerce and labour-intensive trade associations across the country say they oppose increasing the minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, citing economic disparities and varying business readiness across provinces and industries, which could impact the country's competitiveness.