Opinion
ASEAN must be transformed or replaced
A proposal to achieve a more effective and democratic regional organization
Thailand
Energy
Thailand's Gulf Energy sets sights on telecom in empire expansion
Infrastructure contracts awarded to billionaire tycoon hint at cozy ties with state
Transportation
Thai flag carrier's rehab plan wins creditor backing
Airline still faces cultural and governance hurdles, planner warns
Tea Leaves
Could COVID-19 save Thailand's tourist-ravaged coast?
Lessons from Railay pit post-pandemic environmental resurgence against tourism imperative
Arts
Book review: Thai, Myanmar militaries bounded by politics, power, profit
Sense of entitlement has given generals the upper hand
Economy
New COVID waves delay economic recovery in Southeast Asia
Thailand GDP records fourth straight yearly contraction in Q1
Companies
Singapore companies flagged for lagging ASEAN peers in transparency
Corporate governance bodies highlight reluctance of companies to disclose information
Coronavirus
Thailand COVID cases jump as prisons hit by outbreaks
Pro-democracy activists test positive as daily infections reach record high
Myanmar Crisis
Thai PM and Myanmar junta chief stay engaged via back channels
Talks between Prayuth and Min Aung Hlaing illustrate bonds between militaries
Coronavirus
Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia hit COVID variants with iron fist
Bangkok closes eateries, Cambodia shuts garment factories and Hanoi bans karaoke
Turbulent Thailand
Thai protest leader facing lese-majeste charges released on bail
Two leading activists still in jail despite deteriorating health
Finance
Singapore banks set tone for ASEAN peers in reducing bad debts
Lenders' profits improve as COVID recovery reduces nonperforming loans
Food & Beverage
Cannabis-flavored drinks hit local convenience stores in Thailand
Beverage giant Ichitan keeps mood high, while third COVID wave cancels hemp forums
Health Care
Asia medical tourism catches cold from COVID travel curbs
Thailand's BDMS and Malaysia's IHH see profits halved in 2020
Coronavirus
Thai cabinet approves $8.2bn relief to ease impact of new outbreak
Loans and cash transfers aim to support consumer spending as economy slows
Automobiles
Big business in Thailand bets on government's lofty EV goals
Drive to be ASEAN's electric car hub spurs charging station investment
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand king cancels ceremonies as COVID surges
Late vaccines and reeling economy weigh heavy on the kingdom
Interview
Thailand's Malay Muslim rebel brings core issues to peace talks
BRN envoy wants Bangkok to apply 'values of democratization' in Deep South
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus: Week of April 25 to May 1, US to impose ban on travel from India
Thailand reports new daily record of 21 deaths; India's daily cases reach record 401,993
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's vaccine failures anger Prayuth's business support base
PM reverts to strongman politics, facing corporate and professional discontent
