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Great Wall Motor Becomes First Automaker to Complete Thailand EV 3.5 Manufacturing Requirements

China’s Great Wall Motor has met the Thai government’s electric vehicle incentive conditions through its Rayong Smart Factory, accelerating local production plans and expanding domestic supply chain integration for electric vehicles.

Thailand Tightens Data Center Investment Rules to Protect Energy and Water Resources

The Board of Investment is introducing stricter screening for data center projects, requiring reviews of national benefits, electricity capacity, water availability, and environmental impacts while adding a four point five million baht p...

Thailand Telecom Regulator Crisis Deepens as Board Walkout Halts More Than Thirty Urgent Decisions

Three National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission board members walked out of a key meeting amid a leadership dispute over the chairman’s alleged external roles, leaving major regulatory issues including satellite licensing a...

Indonesia’s Free School Meals Plan Has Been Hit by Poisoning, Corruption and Cuts

President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship nutrition programme aimed to reach tens of millions of children and pregnant women, but its rapid rollout has exposed major failures in food safety and oversight.

Thailand Submits Bid to Host WorldPride 2030 as Government Targets Global Tourism Boost

A Thai delegation led by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has presented Thailand’s bid to host WorldPride 2030 in the Netherlands, with officials highlighting potential benefits for tourism, aviation, retail, and the...

Thailand Launches Indigenous AI and Drone Platforms for Industrial Applications

AI and Robotics Ventures and SKYLLER have introduced Thai-developed enterprise drone and artificial intelligence systems designed for energy inspections, emissions monitoring, and temperature-controlled logistics, marking a broader push ...

Thailand’s Foreign Investment Inflows Overtake Vietnam as Global Manufacturers Rebalance Supply Chains

Thailand has surpassed Vietnam in foreign direct investment inflows as multinational companies expand beyond traditional production hubs, boosting investment in electric vehicles, data centers, advanced electronics, and other high-value ...

Thailand’s Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing Investment Surge Remains Key Economic Trend

Foreign investment is accelerating into Thailand’s data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced electronics sectors as companies diversify supply chains and respond to growing artificial intelligence demand. Tourism continues ...

Thai AirAsia Launches Heritage-Inspired Inflight Menu to Promote Thai Cuisine Globally

Thai AirAsia has introduced a new inflight dining program featuring recipes from the long-established SEE FAH restaurant brand, using the airline’s international passenger network to showcase Thai culinary culture.

Thai Honda Keeps Motorcycle Prices Stable While Preparing Factory for Future EV Production

Thai Honda has maintained current motorcycle pricing while confirming that its one point seven five million unit manufacturing facility is ready to support future electric vehicle production as domestic demand develops.

Eastern Economic Corridor Leaders Support Three-Airport Rail Link Expansion to Boost Tourism and Investment

Business groups and property developers in Pattaya and the wider Eastern Economic Corridor are backing expansion of the Airport Rail Link connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports to improve access for tourists and invest...

NEX Point Approves Acquisition of Thai EV to Expand Commercial Electric Vehicle Business

Shareholders of NEX Point have approved the one hundred and fifty million baht acquisition of Thai EV Company, allowing the company to expand its commercial electric vehicle operations across passenger and logistics segments.

Thailand Targets Higher Private Investment to Push Economic Growth Above Three Percent

The National Economic and Social Development Council and the Ministry of Finance have outlined a strategy to raise private investment to twenty-four percent of gross domestic product, aiming to support stronger long-term economic expansion.

Thai Capital Market Leaders Predict Stock Market Recovery as Foreign Investment Accelerates

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations expects the Stock Exchange of Thailand Index to strengthen by year-end as foreign investment flows into future industries and advanced manufacturing projects improve investor confidence.

Thailand Tourism Revenue Reaches Eight Hundred and Ninety-Six Billion Baht as Foreign Arrivals Exceed Eighteen Million

Thailand welcomed more than eighteen point five million international visitors in the first seven months of the year, generating strong tourism income and maintaining momentum ahead of the peak travel season.

Thailand Attracts Twenty-Seven Billion Dollars in Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Investment Applications

Thailand has become a major destination for high-tech manufacturing investment, with more than twenty-six billion dollars in applications for semiconductor, printed circuit board, and advanced electronics projects over the past three yea...

Thailand Approves Three Billion Dollar Data Center Expansion to Strengthen Regional Digital Hub Ambitions

The Thailand Board of Investment has approved seven new data center and hosting projects worth more than three point one billion dollars, supporting the country’s push to attract artificial intelligence infrastructure and global digital ...

US and Japan Step In to Support the Yen in Rare Joint Intervention

Washington joined Tokyo in buying yen after the currency fell to a four-decade low, raising the stakes for global bond markets as well as Japan’s economy.

The AI Pricing Problem: Companies Cannot Predict Their Own Bills

Falling model costs are colliding with soaring use of AI agents, leaving software firms unsure whether to charge by subscription, usage or results.

Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit Becomes a Public Fight Over AI Hardware

OpenAI has answered Apple’s trade-secrets allegations with published emails and messages, turning a dispute over former employees into a test of both companies’ device ambitions.

UK Man Jailed After Keeping His Mother’s Body in a Freezer and Claiming £78,000

Christopher Phillips concealed Sylvia Phillips’s death for nearly three years at their home in south Wales while her pension and benefits continued to be paid.

A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon — and Scientists Hope to Watch

A discarded Falcon 9 stage is expected to hit the lunar surface on Wednesday at more than 5,400 miles per hour, creating a fresh crater and a plume of dust that may be visible through telescopes.

Thailand Tightens Corporate Rules to Prevent Illegal Foreign Nominee Ownership Structures

The Department of Business Development introduced stricter compliance checks requiring greater financial transparency from companies to verify ownership arrangements, protect fair competition, and distinguish legitimate foreign investmen...

Thailand Welcomes Millions of International Visitors Despite Tourism Slowdown From Regional Travel Challenges

Thailand recorded eighteen point five one million foreign arrivals between January and August, generating more than eight hundred ninety-six billion baht in tourism revenue, while weaker short-haul travel demand was partly offset by resi...

Thailand Attracts Record Investment Applications as High-Tech Industries Drive New Growth

The Thailand Board of Investment reported that first-half investment applications surged thirty-seven percent year-on-year to forty-seven point four seven billion US dollars, led by stronger foreign investment in electronics, semiconduct...

Thailand Opens New Sadao Border Checkpoint to Strengthen Trade and Tourism With Malaysia

Thailand has inaugurated the new Sadao Customs Checkpoint in Songkhla, creating a higher-capacity land connection with Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam crossing that is expected to improve cross-border logistics, support regional commerce, an...

Tomorrowland Thailand Sells Out Initial Ticket Release as Global Demand Surges

The first one hundred fifty thousand tickets for the inaugural Tomorrowland Thailand festival in Chonburi sold out in less than twenty minutes, with international visitors accounting for eighty-five percent of purchases, reinforcing expe...

Thailand Launches Domestic Tourism Stimulus With Hotel Subsidies and Digital Spending Vouchers

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to introduce the Thai Tiew Thai Plus program, offering a fifty percent subsidy on domestic hotel stays of up to three thousand baht and a five hundred baht digital spending voucher t...

Healthcare and Wellness Remain Key Growth Industries

Thailand is building on its international reputation for healthcare and hospitality by expanding medical tourism and positioning Phuket as a global center for wellness investment and international events.

Bangkok Accelerates Green Transport and Urban Connectivity

Major investments in rail integration, pedestrian infrastructure, and sustainable transport projects are reshaping Bangkok's urban landscape while improving mobility across the capital.

Long-Haul Travel Continues to Support Thailand's Tourism Recovery

Thailand is benefiting from resilient demand from long-haul visitors as expanded airline networks and targeted tourism promotion help offset seasonal fluctuations in regional travel.

Thailand Emerges as a Regional Hub for Advanced Technology Investment

Rising investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and digital infrastructure is strengthening Thailand's role as a key destination for companies diversifying global supply chains.

World Bank Supports Thailand's Two Hundred Million Dollar Low-Carbon Cities Program

The World Bank and the Export-Import Bank of Thailand are launching a two hundred million US dollar financing initiative to fund energy efficiency improvements and rooftop solar projects in public buildings and industrial estates through...

State Railway Extends Bangkok Commuter Service to Ayutthaya

The State Railway of Thailand has expanded its Bangkok Connex suburban rail network with direct services between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Ayutthaya, improving regional connectivity and supporting tourism with promotional f...

Thailand Strengthens Position as a Global Medical Tourism Destination

Thailand has been ranked the world's second-leading destination for medical tourism as Phuket prepares to host the Global Wellness Summit, reinforcing the country's reputation for high-quality healthcare and wellness services.

Thai Airways Restores Long-Haul Routes as International Network Expands

Thai Airways has resumed direct services from Bangkok to Amsterdam and restored flights to Auckland and Perth while adding new Airbus aircraft to increase frequencies on routes serving major cities in China and India.

Bangkok Approves One Billion Baht Riverside Bridge for Pedestrians and Cyclists

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to build a one billion baht pedestrian and bicycle bridge linking Songwat and Khlong San, creating a new connection with the city's mass transit network while expanding sustainable urban mobi...

Bangkok Launches Quantum Technology Hub to Boost Digital Innovation

Bangkok has opened a dedicated quantum technology hub to support advanced research, commercial development, and startup growth as Thailand seeks to attract international technology talent and strengthen its digital economy.

Bank of Thailand Expands Lending Support for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

The Bank of Thailand has introduced targeted financing programs to improve access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping businesses strengthen liquidity, invest in technology, and remain competitive amid global economi...

Thailand Welcomes More Than Eighteen Million International Visitors This Year

Thailand received more than eighteen point five million foreign visitors between January and early August, generating over eight hundred ninety-six billion baht in tourism revenue as resilient long-haul demand from Western Europe and str...

Thailand Attracts Record Investment as AI and Semiconductor Projects Drive Forty-Three Billion Dollar Surge

Thailand's Board of Investment reported that investment applications rose thirty-seven percent to one point four seven trillion baht in the first half of the year, with digital technology, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing le...

FIFA’s Retreat Leaves a Larger Question Over Who Guards the Game

Gianni Infantino has abandoned a private-investment plan for football’s most valuable commercial rights, but the revolt it provoked has widened into a dispute over FIFA’s power, process and future leadership.

Chonburi Police Arrest Suspects in Murder Case Involving Two Russian Tourists

Police in Chonburi have arrested two main suspects accused of the robbery and murder of two Russian siblings whose bodies were found buried at Khao Chi Chan. Authorities said the victims were targeted for their vehicle and personal valua...

Thai Police Charge University Testing Center Director in Major Examination Fraud Investigation

Law enforcement authorities have filed seven serious criminal charges against the director of a university testing center following an investigation into alleged examination fraud. The suspect has denied the accusations, saying actions w...

Thai Foreign Ministry Defends Response After Death of Thai Citizen in Georgia Sparks Public Criticism

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released an official timeline explaining its handling of the death of Thai national Hlun Solo in Georgia after criticism from the victim’s family over delayed communication and repatriation proc...