Automobiles
Tesla EV plans spur 'Musk pilgrimages' from India and Southeast Asia
Geopolitics and growing rivals cause automaker to weigh presence outside China
Thailand
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Automobiles
China's Great Wall Motor kicks off EV production in Thailand
BYD and other Chinese automakers set to open plants, eyeing subsidies
Agriculture
Vietnam and Thailand rice exports soar after India ban
Consumers feel the pinch of higher prices as countries scramble to secure supply
Transportation
8 new rivals to crowd Thailand's airline industry this year
Upstarts seek to make their mark with customer service and accessible travel
Inflation
Thai PM pressures central bank to cut rates to boost economy
Srettha offers to exchange ideas on monetary policy every week
Travel & Leisure
Extended nightlife hours revive Thai tourism
New Year's events also spark more tourist spending and boost economy
Economy
Thai PM urges rate cut amid low headline inflation
Srettha Thavisin pressures Bank of Thailand governor on social media
Economy
Thai lawmakers greenlight delayed $101bn fiscal budget
Srettha government allocates 20% to investment in narrow spending window
Inflation
Thailand bucks peers as consumer prices drop for 3rd month in row
Energy subsidies keep inflation down while core CPI ticks up
International relations
Thailand, China to waive visas for each other's citizens from March
Temporary scheme to be made permanent in two countries' relationship 'upgrade'
Life
Japanese-run Thai orphanage bets on resort for its survival
Ban Rom Sai beckons tourists with spa and organic vegetables grown by orphans
Markets
China disappointment shapes Asia's worst and best stock markets in 2023
Hong Kong and Thailand sink with the mainland while Japan, Taiwan and India soar
Finance
Bank of Ayudhya's turnaround by MUFG boosts Thailand's EV economy
Thai lender now forms a core part of the Japanese megabank's overseas business
Most read in 2023
Thai election, Belt and Road -- 12 of our most read stories in 2023
China Evergrande and global EV race drew our readers' attention
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Politics
Thai court dismisses criminal case against ex-PM Yingluck
Supreme Court finds no evidence of conspiracy in 2011 personnel change order
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Turbulent Thailand
Thai PM Srettha seeks longevity as political factions bide time
Newcomer's fate seen as resting on party's favor, rollout of digital wallet
Books
Books: How teak became Asia's blessing and curse
Sweeping history explores passions spawned by the tropical hardwood
Energy
Thailand's PTTEP to buy Scotland wind farm stake from TotalEnergies
Companies eye collaboration beyond $661m Seagreen deal
Gender
Thailand's parliament to discuss bills legalizing same-sex marriage
Kingdom steps closer to becoming first ASEAN country in granting the rights
Coronavirus
Malaysia and Singapore put guard up as COVID cases surge
Southeast Asia asks public to mask up and get vaccinated as travel season begins
Travel & Leisure
In charts: How Asia's tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese
World's biggest foreign travel market hurt by weak economy, safety concerns
Life
Mon forge their own path in Myanmar's civil war
Heirs to a great civilization navigate a turbulent political landscape
Politics
Thailand prison rule sparks accusations of favoritism for Thaksin
All eyes on whether jailed former PM will receive parole early
Automobiles
Honda becomes first Japan company to produce passenger EVs in Thailand
SUV to hit local market in early 2024 as competition with Chinese rivals heats up