Thailand drops five places in global competitiveness rankings

20 Sept 06:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's global competitiveness ranking plummeted five places to 30th out of 69 economies in 2025, as reported by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
The country's performance deteriorated across all four evaluation criteria: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure.
IMD highlights upcoming challenges for Thailand, including the impact of US tariff policies and geopolitical uncertainties, recommending swift government action to close talent gaps and enhance public-private partnerships.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.