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BANGKOK – If you walk into a major shopping mall in Bangkok today, you might notice something entirely new. Nestled smoothly between the familiar coffee shops and local clothing stores, you will likely find a brightly lit Chinese supermarket filled with rows of snacks, drinks, and ingredients from China. Just a few short years ago, […]

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Thailand’s State Corruption Exposed By Thailand’s Top Business Leaders

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK — A bombshell report released by Thailand’s top business leaders has sent shockwaves through the government bureaucracy. According to a joint survey by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) and the Zero Corruption Organisation, bureaucratic bribery in Thailand is worsening. Leading the pack of the country’s ten most corrupt agencies […]

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MAY

Thailand’s Digital Giants Defend Rising Fees Amid Escalating Merchant Revolt

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – The landscape of digital retail in Thailand has reached a boiling point. For years, the country’s e-commerce ecosystem thrived on a very simple premise: deep discounts, heavily subsidized shipping, and incredibly low entry barriers for millions of small-scale sellers. But the honeymoon phase is officially over. Today, a bitter standoff is playing out […]

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MAY

Custom Clothing Manufacturer in Pakistan: The 2026 Buyer’s Guide

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CTN News

A practical 2026 buyer's guide to finding a reliable custom clothing manufacturer in Pakistan: MOQs, pricing, lead times, certifications and red flags to avoid when sourcing from Sialkot.

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MAY

Thailand’s Corruption Crisis Deepens: Businesses Sound the Alarm Over State Bribery

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK — Doing business in Thailand has always come with its unique set of challenges, but a new, striking warning from the country’s private sector has brought a long-standing “open secret” into the harsh light of day. Thailand’s business leaders are sounding the alarm: corruption is not just an annoyance; it is a structural crisis […]

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MAY

Digital Apps are Rewriting the Rules for Thailand’s Gig Economy

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Walk down any busy street in Bangkok, and you will quickly see the driving force of the modern economy in Thailand. Men and women on motorcycles, wearing bright green, pink, or orange jackets, weave through heavy traffic. These are the food delivery riders, ride-hailing drivers, and parcel couriers. They are part of the […]

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MAY

Fintech is Rewriting the Rules of Money for Thailand’s Gig Workers

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Traditional banks in Thailand left freelance and platform workers behind. Now, digital wallets, alternative credit scoring, and a new wave of virtual banks are stepping in to close the financial inclusion gap. By the time the sun rises over Bangkok, Somchai has already completed three food deliveries. His smartphone, mounted to the handlebars […]

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MAY

Thailand’s 5.6 Trillion Baht High-Speed Digital Revolution

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Walking through the neon-lit streets of Bangkok or the quiet, leafy lanes of Chiang Mai, you can see it everywhere. It’s in the orange jackets of Grab drivers weaving through traffic. It’s in the smartphone screens of street food vendors accepting prompt-pay QR codes. It’s in the quiet tap-tap-tap of laptops in co-working […]

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MAY

Thailand’s Tourism Sector Pushes Back Against Wave of New Travel Fees

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – From higher airport charges to proposed departure fees, Thailand’s tourism industry leaders say now is not the time to add more costs for travelers. Thailand is one of the top travel destinations in the world. Millions of people visit the country every year to enjoy its beaches, culture, and food. However, a storm […]

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MAY

Thailand Introduces New Alcohol Rules Starting May 12, 2026

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Naree Srisuk

BANGKOK – Starting May 12, 2026, grabbing a quick beer on a train or taking a sip while waiting at a bus terminal in Thailand is officially a thing of the past. In a major move to boost public safety, the Thai government has announced eight new zones where the sale and consumption of alcohol are […]

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