THE STANDARD Global Edition

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...

Thailand is reaffirming its commitment to solar and renewables, with the Ministry of Energy pushing to expand adoption at the household level. While we have heard about household solar before, the policy is inching closer to reality this week as Energy Minister Akanat Promphan confirms plans to reserve 10,000 megawatts of rooftop solar capacity for...

As the global energy order faces its sharpest shock in recent memory, industry leaders and policymakers converged in Bangkok this week for Gastech 2026, one of the world’s largest gatherings of the global energy industry to navigate complex realities. From volatile prices to supply chain diversification and new demands created by Artificial Intelli...

In what appears to be a revealing snapshot of Thailand’s political power structure, the Election Commission's decision to refer 77 of 229 accused figures to the Supreme Court has left senators and ordinary candidates facing prosecution, while the political executives and party networks tied to the same allegations face no repercussions.   ...

THE STANDARD held its annual Secret Sauce conference at Emsphere last week under the theme ‘Builders,’ bringing together a curated roster of speakers, brands, and experts from across Thailand's business and creative industries for a two-day event focused on ‘building’ in a hyper-competitive age.   Key Point   It’s All Ab...

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...

On 3rd September, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) joined forces with the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, the NESDC, and the World Bank held the Bangkok Business 2026 at QSNCC, as part of a key agenda ahead of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, scheduled to be held in Bangkok during 12-18 October. ...

Thailand is in the middle of one of its most significant infrastructure booms in recent history, racing against itself and its regional peers to capture high-value tech investment before the AI window closes.   Key Point   When Legal Loopholes Crack Zooming out: It’s Not Just a ‘Bangkok Problem’ The Larger Problem at...