A fifth-generation scion of the Lamsam family, Nualphan is known to many Thais as the CEO of Muang Thai Insurance and the sole distributor of Hermes branded luxury goods in Thailand. She is already well known in international soccer circles, having previously led Thailand’s national football team.
In her first press conference as president elect, she expressed happiness and pride in her election to the top position.
Korean culture also contributes to enhancing the country’s image and national brand, says Kilhwa Jung, Chairman of the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), whom we interviewed at the Budapest Eurasia Forum.
Millions of Muslims worldwide are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Thailand's House of Representatives passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples.