A Thai international trade expert believes that Thailand and Myanmar’s prospects for boosting bilateral trade to US$12 billion, from 7.4 billion, are reasonable, following the encounter between Myanmar’s former junta leader and President Min Aung Hlaing and Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul earlier this month. Some trade constraints still need to be addressed though.
Several countries have imposed or are considering social media bans on under-16s, after Australia enacted a ban in December 2025, citing the protection of youngsters’ mental health and wellbeing. Experts feel, however, that Thailand is not ready to follow suit.
Thailand is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic ties with Europe by racing to finalise the free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of 2026, the Thai-EU FTA. Experts say, however, that Thai businesses doing trade with the bloc need to prioritise the traceability of their exported goods.
The late Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s unwavering commitment to improving the justice system and the quality of life of female prisoners was among the legacies highlighted during a commemorative event at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok on Monday.
Thailand has announced tougher penalties for cannabis smugglers following a continued increase in cannabis smuggling from Thailand to other countries, especially the United Kingdom. It also announced a bilateral partnership with the UK to crack down on cannabis smuggling by strengthening border controls and law enforcement.
Tackling corruption has been promised by many Bangkok gubernatorial candidates during their campaigns ahead of the voting this Sunday. Thai anti-corruption experts feel, however, that making such promises is not enough.
Thai economists are expressing concern that the government’s much-touted-but-stalled land bridge project will neither be a success nor boost the economy as they hope. Some suggest that the Thai government should first revive existing economic projects left unfinished.
Sexual harassment among parliamentarians has been in the spotlight, including in Thailand, prompting calls to revise mechanisms to increase workplace safety, to protect politicians, lawmakers and officials.
Female Thai business leaders believe that achieving gender equality is not just about setting targets for women’s presence in leadership, but that structural and cultural barriers against women need to be dismantled.
An energy expert from Thailand’s leading think tank is urging the government to reform its fuel price structures and to ease policy constraints preventing further investment in renewable energy, so the country can survive the energy crisis resulting from tensions in the Middle East.
A Thai economist and international trade expert is strongly advising the country to reconsider its energy structures, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent surge in global oil prices.
The chief economist of a leading Thai economic research centre has warned that Thailand faces growing risks to its energy security and economic growth if the conflict in the Middle East continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
