Khao Sod English

5 days ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank, delivered a stark message at the elite+ Magazine 11th Anniversary Dinner, emphasizing that Thais cannot afford complacency as the nation grapples with an aging society, the middle-income trap, and four major disruptors. Speaking to an audience of local business leaders and ambassadors, Chartsiri acknowledged, “We have to face it.

6 days ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The unfortunate clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at a disputed area along the border near Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani province, at dawn on Wednesday led to the death of one Cambodian soldier. Both sides insist it was the other side which opened fire first, and I think that without any concrete evidence, it would be best not to jump to any conclusion, even though I am Thai. Many Thais simply believe what the Thai government has told them, however.

1 week ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

This week’s ruling on May 22 by the Supreme Administrative Court against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, ordering the former premier (who is a fugitive) to pay 10 billion baht in damage compensation incurred by her rice-pledging scheme, was a clear reminder that her elder brother, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who is widely regarded as the real PM today, is not in full control of Thailand.

2 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

The meeting between Deputy Finance Minister Julphan Amornvivat and prominent casino and entertainment complex developer Chris Gordon, President of Wyn Development, on Friday suggests that the Pheu Thai government will continue to push for the possible construction of an entertainment complex, which includes a casino. This initiative aims to attract big gamblers and more high-spending tourists to Thailand, despite opposition from various groups, including religious organizations citing morality.

3 weeks ago | khaosodenglish.com | Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK — Thais love salmon and saba, which may be an understatement. The exports of fresh Norwegian salmon, mackerel (saba), and fjord trout to Thailand continues to grow, with a 12 percent growth in 2024, according to Ashild Nakken, Norwegian Seafood Council’s Director for Southeast Asia on Thursday.