Interview
Thai protest icon is 'prepared' to cross kingdom's forbidden line
21-year-old Panusaya defies decades-long taboo as 'it is good to feel angry now'
Thailand
Business deals
PTT to buy stake in Indian renewable power producer for $500m
Thai energy conglomerate also eyes Taiwanese company to ramp up capacity
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's Prayuth rejects protest call to dissolve parliament
Prime minister also reveals plan for forum to hear student concerns
DealStreetAsia
Thailand Sansiri venture looks to tech to upend property business
Drone deliveries, EV charging and autonomous driving among 'sandbox' projects
Opinion
Why Thai students are prepared to risk everything
After years of injustice, the real causes of repression must be tackled
Transportation
Thai Airways begins rehab proceedings in bankruptcy court
Some creditors question legitimacy of process while investors sell off shares
Economy
Thailand Q2 GDP contracts 12.2% amid COVID-induced recession
Shut borders and business lockdowns hit Southeast Asia's second-largest economy
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's youth demo evolves to largest protest since 2014 coup
Turnout of over 20,000 at peaceful rally shows growing demand for reforms
Coronavirus
Robots in, buffets out: Asia hotels try socially distant hospitality
Safety trumps human touch as countries ease COVID rules and push staycations
Your Week in Asia
Japan GDP, Thai Airways rehabilitation and Myanmar peace conference
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Transportation
Thai Airways' record $900m loss wipes out shareholder equity
National flag carrier's shares suspended after auditor questions airline's future
Business deals
Tuna king Thai Union doubles stake in Russian joint venture
Deal opens up growth in European and Russian markets
Business trends
Big in Thailand: Japan soccer catches on in Southeast Asia
The J-League has a head start in mining a region expected to be a 'vein of gold'
Coronavirus
Cow urine and gasoline: Asia's curious COVID cure claims
Politicians and officials across region have proposed some suspect treatments
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's peaceful student protests press for bold reforms
Demo on Queen Mother's birthday called off, but monarchy under scrutiny
Turbulent Thailand
Thai youth step up protests amid political tensions and economic woes
Speeches target pro-military government, impunity and role of the monarchy
Retail
FamilyMart looks to halt Asia losing streak after Thailand retreat
Japanese convenience store operator counts on trading house Itochu for comeback
Life
Conservation activists urge post-pandemic tourism reset in Thailand
They warn economic reboot could exacerbate environmental problems
International relations
TPP postpones talks on Thailand's entry amid political flux
Coronavirus causes four member nations to delay ratifying trade agreement