On May 5, Thailand cancelled the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 44) on maritime boundary. This move has reignited tensions with Cambodia over the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA).
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Thailand to boost motorcycle tourism with Harley Davidson
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Harley-Davidson Asia, organised the Amazing Thailand x Harley-Davidson Media Fam Trip from May 2 to 4 to promote southern Thailand as a unique destination for motorcycle touring.
Thai iced tea ranks among world’s best beverages
Thai iced tea has been ranked among the world’s top non-alcoholic beverages, securing ninth place in a global list released by TasteAtlas.
Bangkok and Phnom Penh renew border peace commitments
Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed their decision to the truce agreement and adherence to the Joint Statement of the Third Special General Border Committee (GBC) on April 27.
CP Group-NTT DOCOMO collaborate on loyalty-driven e-commerce strategy in Thailand
Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand’s largest private conglomerate, has commenced a marketing solution business with Japan’s NTT Docomo Global, a subsidiary of Japan’s leading telecommunications operator, NTT Docomo.
Thailand to accelerate construction of Land Bridge bypassing Malacca Strait
Bangkok moves to seize the moment amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, eyeing greater control over global maritime trade routes.
Bangkok to elevate Songkran into world-class festival
On April 17, Bangkok authorities set out an ambitious plan to elevate the city’s Songkran or the Thai new year celebrations into a globally recognised festival, with major improvements planned for infrastructure, urban management and environmental sustainability.
Energy Minister: Thailand has enough oil reserves to cover domestic demand
Thailand’s oil reserves were sufficient to cover domestic demand for 109 days as of April 9, according to the Ministry of Energy. The reserves consist of 25 days of legally required strategic stock, 22 days of commercial reserves, 31 days of crude currently in transit and another 31 days already secured for delivery.
Thailand to nominate Nang Yai shadow play for UNESCO
Thailand’s Ministry of Culture announced on March 28 that Nang Yai, a centuries-old Thai shadow play will be registered on the UNESCO Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.
Reincarnation and The Fluid Boundaries of Reality in Thai Film Uncle Boonme Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is a 2010 fantasy drama film produced, written and directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It is inspired by a book titled “A Man Who Can Recall His Past Lives” by Phra Sripariyattiweti. The sixth film directed by Apichatpong, Uncle Boonmee is the first Thai film that won Palm D’Or in Cannes Film Festival 2010, regarded as one of the highest accolades in film circuit.