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Thai Police Arrest Hundreds in Latest Crackdown on Online ‘Romance’ and Get-Rich-Quick Scams
New operation nets more than 300 suspects as authorities intensify fight against cyber fraud and mule-account networks
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Thailand Freezes Ceasefire with Cambodia After Border Blast Rekindles Tensions
Bangkok suspends implementation of truce following landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers near disputed frontier
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Eni’s LNG Expansion Sparks Interest as Thailand’s Gulf Development Accelerates Import Strategy
While no confirmed contract links the two companies, Thailand’s liberalised gas market and Eni’s global LNG push set the stage for future cooperation
South Korea Breaks Up Cross-Border Scam Networks Operating from Cambodia and Thailand
Police arrest 28 suspects linked to online fraud rings targeting South Korean victims amid widening regional crackdown
Thailand’s PTTEP Launches US$21.2 Billion Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Gas Supply and Energy Security
National oil and gas firm pledges substantial investment in domestic gas fields and energy-transition projects between 2025–2029
SEA Games 2025: Thailand Names Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Janjaem Suwannapheng as Flagbearers
Badminton world-champion Kunlavut and Olympic-medalist boxer Janjaem will lead host-nation delegation into opening ceremony
Thailand to Acquire Israel’s BARAK MX Air-Defence System in Landmark 107 Million-Dollar Deal
Royal Thai Air Force selects IAI’s modular missile shield to bolster base and national air-defence capabilities
Thailand Signals Early 2026 Election Amid Mounting Economic Strain
Bangkok accelerates plans for March polls as weak growth, public frustration, and disaster pressures reshape the political landscape
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Thai Food Village Debuts at Saudi Feast Food Festival 2025 Under Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee’s Lead
Thailand highlighted as Guest of Honour at Riyadh culinary expo — Thai Food Village showcases cuisine and strengthens Middle East food export push
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Thailand Lifts 53-Year Afternoon Alcohol Ban Ahead of Year-End Holiday Season
New six-month pilot permits continuous alcohol sales from late morning to midnight to support tourism and hospitality businesses
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China: This is how the new campus of Jiaotong University looks in the Chinese city of Xi'an
Airline Pilots Reluctant to Report Mental Health Issues Due to Career Concerns
Many pilots fear job jeopardy and prolonged medical evaluations when disclosing mental health struggles.
Thai Envoy in Seoul Urges Deeper Thailand–Korea Partnership at National Day Reception
Ambassador Tanee Sangrat highlights long-standing ties and new opportunities in trade, culture and security
AirAsia Thailand Launches Five New International Routes in December 2025
Bangkok-based carrier expands destinations to Japan, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia amid surge in regional connectivity
Thailand’s Air Force Selects Israel’s BARAK MX Air-Defence System in New $107 Million Deal
Bangkok moves to shore up base protection after border tensions, buying cutting-edge missile defences from Israel Aerospace Industries
Thailand Advances First-Ever Climate Change Bill to Parliament Amid Growing Extreme Weather Risks
Draft legislation introduces carbon pricing, emissions trading and adaptation funding as floods and storms batter the country
Thailand Seizes Over $300 Million, Issues 42 Arrest Warrants in Major Cyber-Scam Crackdown
Bangkok intensifies fight against transnational fraud rings with the largest sweep to date — targeting assets, call-centres and money-laundering networks
Thailand Seizes Over $300 Million in Assets Linked to Major Cyber-Scam Networks
Government action targets online fraud syndicates as part of a regional crackdown on transnational cybercrime
Bangkok Governor Orders Widespread Work-From-Home and Seawall Preparations as PM2.5 Soars
Under worsening air pollution, the capital enacts construction, emissions and flood-defence measures while urging remote work and vendor regulation
Thailand Confirms $107 Million Purchase of Israeli Barak MX Air-Defence System
Royal Thai Air Force moves to modernize air defence with Israeli missile battery as part of broader force upgrades
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Thai Finance Minister Ekniti Unveils Four-Pronged Strategy to Reset Economy
Ekniti Nitithanprapas sets out plans targeting investment, skills, technology and debt to steer Thailand beyond growth traps
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WBC Ratings Committee Begins Work at 63rd Convention in Bangkok
Elite panel convenes in Thailand ahead of major boxing and Muay Thai events to shape global rankings
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Strong Baht Cuts Customs Revenue by 1.25 bn Baht in First Month of 2026 Fiscal Year
Thai Finance Ministry confirms customs duties fell 12 % short of target in October as baht appreciation and free-zone exemptions weigh on receipts
Thai Commerce Minister Outlines '3-Builds, 4-Policies' Strategy to Steer Thailand Through Global Shifts
Suphajee presents framework addressing deglobalisation, decarbonisation, digitalisation and demographic decline to reposition Thailand in multipolar world
Thailand Reverses Afternoon Alcohol Ban Ahead of Holiday Season
Government rolls back 2–5 p.m. sales prohibition under six-month pilot to boost tourism and ease business pressures
Thailand’s Southern Floods Disrupt Tech and Auto Supply Chains, Deepening Economic Crisis
Record rainfall and floods in Hat Yai have cut off exports of high-tech components and car parts — threatening supply-chain shifts to Vietnam and Indonesia
Nestlé and Chiang Mai University Launch First-in-Thailand Sustainability Course for Young Changemakers
New “Sustainability Beyond Business” programme aims to equip Thai students with green skills to support national climate goals
NATO’s Military Chief Joins Indo-Pacific Defence Conference in Thailand
Admiral Dragone attends regional security summit as NATO deepens Indo-Pacific ties
Southern Thailand Flood Crisis: Over Two Million People Affected as Waters Begin to Recede
Devastating monsoon rains flood 12 southern provinces of Thailand, displacing millions and leaving at least 145 dead as relief operations commence.
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If you have a gmail account now is the time to check your settings. AI may be reading all of your emails and publicly profiling you based on your own private and confidential data
China is living in the future…
World’s most elegant cleaners found in China
In Nanchang's historical district, costumed street performers are now also graceful sanitation workers, picking up trash on the streets with a flourish that's leaving tourists utterly amazed
John Williams' Aston Martin Vantage DB5, the iconic James Bond car, has been restored after decades, marking its first drive in 40 years
Bitcoin Rebounds After Selloff
Stocks rose, a day after a selloff in risky assets. Bitcoin recovered some ground, moving above $90,000.
OpenAI Declares ‘Code Red’ as Google Threatens AI Lead
Sam Altman told employees they must focus on improving the quality of ChatGPT, delaying other products.
Thailand Pushes TISA to Revive Stock Market as SET Awaits Global and Political Clarity
New long-term savings scheme proposed amid weak market and uncertainty over interest rates and domestic politics
Thailand Sees 7.25 % Fall in Foreign Visitor Arrivals by Late 2025
International arrivals drop to 26.25 million by October as tourism sector confronts structural headwinds
Thailand Extradites Montagnard Rights Activist to Vietnam amid Global Outcry
Y Quynh Bdap returned to Hanoi after Thai courts uphold extradition — rights groups warn he may face torture or enforced disappearance
Thailand Reinforces Role at Heart of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation as New Decade Unfolds
At the 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Bangkok reaffirms commitment to deepening regional ties and launching fresh development projects under the LMC framework
ONE Championship Vows Major Growth After Lumpinee Stadium Deal Renewed Through 2027
Thai promotion chief outlines expanded event schedule, fresh formats and deeper global ambitions following two-year Lumpinee extension
AMRO Flags Slower Growth Ahead for Thailand in 2026 After 2025 Consultation
ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office projects 2025 growth at 2.2%, warns of 1.9% slowdown in 2026 and urges structural reforms
Thailand Unveils 8.3 Billion-Dollar Stimulus to Rescue Small Businesses from Liquidity Crunch
Government rolls out 267 billion baht support package with soft loans and guarantees to revitalise SMEs and spur growth
Thai 2nd Army Denies Cambodian Claim of Seizing Pha In-Thi Area and Condemns Disinformation Efforts
Military spokesman calls reports of Cambodian occupation ‘false news,’ reiterates Thai sovereignty and readiness to defend borders
Thailand reasserts leadership in Lancang‑Mekong Cooperation as nations vow deeper ties for shared prosperity
Bangkok, co-chairing the multilateral Mekong-Lancang framework, steers new green-energy deals, infrastructure and regional connectivity — and underscores unity amid regional turbulence
Google warns of AI “irrationality” just as Gemini 3 launch rattles markets
Alphabet unveils Gemini 3 while CEO cautions the AI investment boom may contain bubble-like excess
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Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
McKinsey, BCG, Bain and others hold graduate pay flat amid AI-driven restructure of consulting staffing
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Taiwanese Airline Proposes Surveillance Flights to Bolster Maritime Security
Proposed initiative aims to enhance military capabilities in tracking Chinese naval activity.
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll Above Nine Hundred as Storm Cluster Devastates Region
Torrential rains and tropical storms cause widespread floods, landslides and mass displacement across several nations, with combined fatalities surging past 900
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Thai Police Arrest Hundreds in Latest Crackdown on Online ‘Romance’ and Get-Rich-Quick Scams
Thailand Freezes Ceasefire with Cambodia After Border Blast Rekindles Tensions
Thailand Signals Early 2026 Election Amid Mounting Economic Strain
Thai Food Village Debuts at Saudi Feast Food Festival 2025 Under Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee’s Lead
Thailand Lifts 53-Year Afternoon Alcohol Ban Ahead of Year-End Holiday Season
Thailand Confirms $107 Million Purchase of Israeli Barak MX Air-Defence System
Thai Finance Minister Ekniti Unveils Four-Pronged Strategy to Reset Economy
WBC Ratings Committee Begins Work at 63rd Convention in Bangkok
Southern Thailand Flood Crisis: Over Two Million People Affected as Waters Begin to Recede
Google warns of AI “irrationality” just as Gemini 3 launch rattles markets
Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll Above Nine Hundred as Storm Cluster Devastates Region
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
Thailand and China Mark 50 Years of Diplomacy with Renewed Focus on Knowledge Exchange and Strategic Partnership
Southern Thailand Floods Claim at Least 145 Lives as Water Recedes in Hat Yai
Thailand’s Flood Death Toll Climbs to 145 as Receding Waters Expose Massive Nationwide Damage
250 Still Missing in the Massive Fire, 94 Killed. One Day After the Disaster: Survivor Rescued on the 16th Floor
At least 33 dead in southern Thailand as Hat Yai hospital flooded and military mounts large-scale rescue operation
Thai Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Miss Universe Co-Owner After She Fails to Appear at Fraud Verdict Hearing
Thailand Orders Sam Altman’s World Project to Delete 1.2 Million Iris Scans and Halt Operations
Bangkok Gears Up for Formula 1: Thai Government Releases Plan for 5.7 km Street Circuit by 2028
Thailand and Cambodia Complete Major Phase of Joint Border Survey Between Pillars 52–59, Paving Way for Fence Construction
Miss Universe Owners in Mexico and Thailand Face Fraud and Trafficking Allegations Amid 2025 Pageant Fallout
Thai Pork Industry Warns of Collapse If US Meat Imports Are Granted Under New Trade Deal
Lamine Yamal? The ‘Heir to Messi’ Lost to Barcelona — and the Kingdom Is in a Frenzy
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
The Three Letters Lifting Google and Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in the AI-Chip Market
Warner Music Group Drops Suit Against Suno, Launches Licensed AI-Music Deal
Bangkok Unveils Vijit Chao Phraya 2025, a Radiant Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
Malaysia’s Anwar Reaffirms Neutral Mediator Role as Thai-Cambodia Border Row Intensifies
Thailand Tweaks EV Policy to Boost Exports, Prevent Domestic Oversupply
HP to Cut up to 6,000 Jobs Globally as It Ramps Up AI Integration
Thailand Launches ‘Fast Pass’ Scheme to Unlock $9.2 Billion in Stalled Projects
Thailand Orders Halt to Iris-Scan Crypto Scheme and Deletes 1.2 Million Biometric Records Over PDPA Breaches
Thai King’s Visit to China Marks Historic Elevation of Sino-Thai Partnership
POP MART Unveils Thailand’s Largest Festive Pop-Up With Grand ‘POP LAND’ Experience in Bangkok
Thailand’s Bitkub Eyeing Hong Kong Listing Amid 2025 IPO Plans
Google Struggles to Meet AI Demand as Infrastructure, Energy and Supply-Chain Gaps Deepen
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Bank of Thailand Calls for Weaker Baht as Economic Growth Stalls
Southeast Asia Scholars Call on Thailand and Cambodia to Honour Peace Accord and Protect Border Communities
Thailand Accelerates Free Trade Talks with EFTA, EU and South Korea to Diversify Export Markets
Thailand Accelerates Next-Generation Industrial Zones to Attract Global Investment
China’s Wedding Boom: Nightclubs, Mountains and a Demographic Reset
Hong Kong Bank Deposits Surpass HK$19 Trillion as City Claims Safe-Haven Status
Malaysia’s Anwar Reaffirms Neutral Role Amid Thai-Cambodia Border Talks
Thailand and South Korea Deepen Economic Ties as Thai PM Welcomes Korean Investment
Thailand Roles Back Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban, Sets Six-Month Trial
Thailand Seeks Stronger EU Engagement to Help Balance Indo-Pacific Power Dynamics
Thailand Unveils Logo, Mascot and Slogan for SEA Games 2025 Embracing ‘Contemporary Thai Identity’
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