Bangkok Restaurant’s Renminbi-Only Policy Sparks Legal Scrutiny in Thailand

A viral TikTok alleges a Chinese noodle shop in Bangkok refused Thai baht, demanding renminbi and inflating bills. Thai authorities investigate potential legal violations and call for stricter foreign business scrutiny. Key...

Thailand’s Solar Boom Risks Leaving a Toxic Legacy for Future Generations

Solar power drives Thailand’s climate efforts, being affordable, popular, and state-supported. However, concerns arise about the environmental impact and disposal challenges when millions of...

Thai Baht Under Pressure as Energy Import Costs Drive USD/THB Volatility

Energy volatility raises Thai Baht import costs, straining Thailand’s vulnerable economy. Tourism and manufacturing face risks as the Bank of Thailand manages inflation and...

Yum! Brands Sells Pizza Hut for $2.7B; China Business Separate

Yum! Brands selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, LongRange acquires outside China; Yum China buys mainland operations, boosting growth. Key Points Yum! Brands' Strategic Sale Yum! Brands...

China’s Climate Toolkit: Quest for an Effective Strategy

China's April 2026 emissions assessment strengthens its carbon neutrality agenda, setting binding targets across ministries and provinces. Key Points Enhanced Emissions Assessment Measures China’s April 2026 emissions...

Bangkok and Tokyo Launch Joint Tourism Campaign

Bangkok and Tokyo are boosting tourism through a reciprocal campaign across transit networks and digital platforms, promoting attractions to increase awareness and strengthen cooperation between the two capitals in...

China Strengthens Its Presence in Myanmar Following the Coup

China's strategic interests in Myanmar include stability, infrastructure corridors, resources, and Indian Ocean access, despite political shifts. Key Points Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's April 2026 visit to Naypyidaw reinforced China’s...