Bangkok arts festival generates over 250m baht after six-week run
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Bangkok’s 28th International Festival of Dance & Music closed after presenting 12 productions from nine countries, with organisers reporting more than 250 million baht in economic activity.
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 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.