Thai businesses are expected to incur up to 1 billion baht (US$29.5 million) in losses from China's ban on sugar syrup and premixed powder exports from the Southeast Asian nation, with shipments left stranded in Chinese ports, industry group said.

A Russian man has been arrested and charged after throwing his 13-year-old son into the sea off Phangnga, resulting in the boy's death from severe injuries caused by a propeller.

China's straitened economic circumstances are being reflected in Lunar New Year travel plans, with many choosing cheaper domestic trips or nearby destinations in Asia.

Bangkok on Friday was ranked as the fourth worst city in the world for air quality, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir, as toxic haze continues to affect the capital and other provinces in the country.

American Express (Thai) Co projects continued double-digit growth in card spending in the Thai market, driven by the robust purchasing power of the country's high-income segment.

SINGAPORE — Singapore's central bank loosened its monetary policy settings for the first time in nearly five years on expectations price pressures will keep abating and growth momentum will slow.

A Hong Kong tourist has been killed in Japan after being hit by a train while reportedly taking photographs standing on the line.

Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is holding grand celebrations for Chinese New Year at CentralWorld.

Legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand combined with a booming tourism sector could increase demand in the Thai wedding segment.

The co-payment scheme, which takes effect on March 1, is critical to reducing overconsumption of medical services and will keep healthcare costs and insurance premiums affordable in the long term, say analysts.