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Following days of disruption to livelihoods, homes and businesses due to days of ongoing rainfall and flooding across Bangkok, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) estimates that economic losses could amount to 7 billion baht, accounting for 57% of total economic losses nationwide, which are estimated to reach 12.283 billion baht d...

Rain in Bangkok is expected to ease from today after continuous downpours since Thursday afternoon left large parts of the capital underwater. Key residential and commercial areas, including New Phetchaburi Road, parts of Ekkamai, Ramkhamhaeng and Bang Kapi, were among the hardest hit, with residents stranded and floodwater pouring into homes. &...

This week, the World Bank launched a report titled ‘Thailand Cities of the Future: Urban Foundations for a High-Income Economy’ in collaboration with the Program Management Unit on Area-Based Development (PMU-A) and the Urban Design and Development Center (UDDC), exploring how urban development of smaller cities can help drive Thailand’s economic g...

Gastech 2026, one of the world's largest energy conference and exhibition platforms spanning natural gas, LNG, low-carbon solutions, and more, will be held at BITEC, Bangkok, from September 14–17, 2026, a significant event amid Thailand's push toward sweeping energy reform.   Key Point   Capturing the US$3.3 trillion energ...

Nikkei Inc. will host the inaugural Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 in Bangkok on July 16, 2026, under the theme ‘Building a Robust Region for Sustainable Business Growth.’   The new regional forum is designed as a platform for business leaders, investors, policymakers, and experts from across the Asia-Pacific to exchange perspectives on the...