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Russia’s A7 Builds a State-Linked Payments Network Beyond Western Sanctions

The two-year-old platform says it handles almost one-fifth of Russia’s foreign-trade payments, while Western governments accuse it of helping Moscow bypass financial restrictions through crypto and opaque settlement channels.

Thailand’s Regional Cultural Festivals Drive Strong Tourism and Local Economic Activity

The Tourism Authority of Thailand and provincial authorities reported strong visitor turnout and increased local revenue from cultural and soft power festivals, including milestone celebrations in Phatthalung, supporting efforts to sprea...

Thailand Draws More Than One Trillion Baht in Foreign Investment Applications as AI Data Centers Expand

The Board of Investment reported that foreign direct investment applications have surpassed one trillion baht, driven largely by multinational technology companies investing in hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers and cloud in...

Thailand Launches Nationwide School Security and Student Mental Health Overhaul After Debsirin Nonthaburi Shooting

The Thai cabinet and relevant ministries are deploying psychological crisis response teams, tighter campus access controls and digital reporting systems following the mass shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, with measures aimed at st...

Thailand Expands Digital Healthcare Infrastructure With AI Diagnostics and Patient Management Systems

Thailand’s National Health Security Office and medical technology providers are accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence diagnostics and digital patient management platforms, strengthening healthcare capacity at regional facil...

Major Airlines Add Direct Flights to Bangkok and Phuket as International Travel Demand Strengthens

Global carriers are increasing flight frequencies and introducing direct services linking major European and Asian hubs with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Phuket International Airport as demand for tourism and business travel rises.

Thailand Expands Renewable Energy Projects to Support Net-Zero Targets and Industrial Demand

Energy regulators and private operators are advancing utility-scale solar and wind projects across central and regional provinces, supporting cleaner electricity supplies for industrial areas and the country’s greenhouse gas reduction co...

Thailand Advances Bangkok Rail Extensions to Improve Metropolitan Transport Connectivity

Bangkok and regional transport authorities are moving ahead with construction plans for new electric rail extensions aimed at easing congestion and improving connections between residential and commercial districts across the capital.

Automakers Accelerate Electric Vehicle and Battery Investments Across Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

Major international and domestic manufacturers are expanding electric vehicle assembly and battery production facilities across the Eastern Economic Corridor, strengthening Thailand’s role as a major automotive manufacturing base in the ...

Thailand Tourism Rebound Gains Momentum as European, Chinese and Middle Eastern Arrivals Rise

The Tourism Authority of Thailand said international visitor arrivals are accelerating ahead of the autumn peak, supported by expanded long-haul flights to Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai and stronger demand for hotels, retail and other t...

Thailand Draws More Than One Trillion Baht in Foreign Investment Applications as AI Data Centers Expand

Thailand’s Board of Investment reported that first-quarter foreign direct investment applications exceeded one trillion baht, driven largely by global technology companies developing hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers and ad...

Hyper-Realistic Reborn Dolls Draw Collectors Seeking Comfort and Craft

Handmade dolls that can cost from hundreds of dollars to well into five figures are gaining attention through specialist conventions and online communities.

Gen Z Cuts Back on Dating as a Night Out Nears $200

Rising restaurant prices, transport, grooming costs and paid dating-app features are pushing many young adults towards cheaper dates, fewer outings or time away from the dating market.

Patients Turn to Artificial Intelligence for Therapy as Psychiatrists Warn of Privacy and Clinical Risks

Mental health professionals are drawing a sharp line between regulated clinical applications and general-purpose chatbots as vulnerable users seek accessible alternatives to traditional counseling.

Couples Embrace ‘Sleep Divorce’ to Protect Rest and Reduce Tension

Separate bedrooms or beds are becoming a practical choice for partners dealing with snoring, incompatible schedules and disrupted sleep, rather than an automatic sign of relationship trouble.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million and Change Facebook and Instagram Safeguards for Children

A New Mexico judge added the award to a previous $375 million civil penalty after finding that Meta’s platforms harmed young users and failed to protect them adequately.

Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns

The company’s capital spending is consuming most of its free cash flow as it races to turn new AI models and products into a commercially durable business.

Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says

Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says

The former president’s son described the advanced prostate cancer as painful and debilitating, while public details of his current condition remain limited.

Air Traffic Control Outage Grounded Flights Across the Midwest

A failure affecting radar and radio communications at a Minneapolis-area control facility disrupted air travel across nine states before systems were restored.

Why 2027 Could Be a Strong Year for Stocks—and Why the Forecast Is Fragile

A bullish case rests on continued profit growth, easing policy uncertainty and a broader payoff from AI investment; high valuations leave little room for disappointment.

Why Markets May Look Quiet in August After Big Tech Earnings

A lighter calendar can suppress expected stock swings temporarily, while AI spending remains the deeper question for investors.

KAsset Partners With J.P. Morgan Asset Management on Long-Term Core Portfolio Strategy

KAsset has formed a partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management to develop a Core Portfolio approach to long-term wealth planning, reflecting growing efforts by Thai asset managers to combine global investment expertise with diversifie...

Thailand Raises Energy Security Concerns as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Oil Supply

Thailand's energy authorities are monitoring global oil markets and potential maritime restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions persist, reinforcing concerns over external supply shocks and the need to diversify dome...

Debsirin Nonthaburi School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead as Security Investigation Continues

The death toll from the Debsirin Nonthaburi school shooting has risen to nine, with fourteen others still hospitalized as authorities investigate the fourteen-year-old suspect's motives and how firearms were obtained, while the Education...

Thailand Women's Volleyball Team Sweeps Philippines in Southeast Asian Grand Prix

Thailand's women's national volleyball team opened the second leg of the Southeast Asian Grand Prix with a sweep of the Philippines, strengthening its standing in the regional competition and adding to Thailand's international sporting p...

Thai Food Exporters Face October Deadline for Mandatory Halal Certification in Indonesia

Thai food and beverage manufacturers must complete halal certification before Indonesia's October seventeenth enforcement deadline to maintain access to the country's expanding food market.

Thailand Flight Traffic Reaches More Than Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Operations as China Leads International Routes

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand recorded seven hundred seventy-seven thousand four hundred fifty-six flight operations, with Chinese passenger demand providing a major driver of international traffic as new direct routes support aviation ...

Thailand Marks Sixty Years of Investment Promotion as Industry Shifts Toward Advanced Technology

The Thailand Board of Investment is marking six decades of economic promotion as investment increasingly targets high-value manufacturing, artificial intelligence infrastructure and sustainable industries, attracting billions of baht in ...

Thailand Welcomes More Than Eighteen Million International Visitors in First Seven Months

Thailand recorded eighteen million five hundred ten thousand foreign arrivals in the first seven months of the year, generating nearly nine hundred billion baht in tourism revenue despite regional travel pressures and changes in flight c...

Thailand Secures One Hundred Thirty-Seven Billion Baht in Electric Vehicle and Battery Projects

The Thailand Board of Investment says one hundred ninety-eight electric vehicle and battery projects have secured investment worth one hundred thirty-seven billion baht, strengthening Thailand's role as a regional clean-mobility manufact...

Thailand to Launch National Artificial Intelligence Passport on September First

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is preparing to launch a national artificial intelligence platform after the Office of the Attorney General cleared the final contract, with a pay-per-active-user model intended to broaden acce...

Thailand Reaffirms Two Hundred Billion Baht for Clean Energy and Rooftop Solar Expansion

Thailand's Finance Ministry has confirmed that two hundred billion baht remaining from the national emergency loan decree will be directed to residential rooftop solar, smart-grid infrastructure and electric vehicle fleet conversions as ...

Trump’s Top General Seeks an Exit Strategy From Iran War, Report Says

General Dan Caine has reportedly warned senior officials that further escalation could backfire and that air power alone is unlikely to deliver the administration’s aims.

Brock Lesnar Retires From Wrestling, Closing a Career of Rare Athletic Range and Lasting Controversy

The 49-year-old former NCAA champion, UFC heavyweight champion and WWE headliner announced that his SummerSlam loss to Oba Femi was his final match.

Fujifilm and Thai Health Authorities Partner on Artificial Intelligence for Public Healthcare

Fujifilm is working with Thai health authorities to deploy medical artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving early diagnosis and clinical workflows at provincial hospitals, with the partnership intended to help narrow healthcare d...

Thailand Accelerates Senior Housing and Urban Renewal Projects in Chonburi

The National Housing Authority is advancing specialized senior housing complexes and large-scale urban renewal projects in Chonburi as Thailand prepares for a rapidly ageing population, combining elderly-friendly design with subsidized h...

Thailand Cracks Down on Foreign Nominee Network Involving More Than 360 Companies in Phuket

Thai authorities have uncovered a network of more than 360 companies accused of using illegal foreign nominee arrangements to circumvent ownership rules in Phuket, including businesses linked to international schools, car rentals and hos...

UFO: Pentagon Releases Video of Unidentified Object Tracked Over Middle East

The 2025 footage is part of a new batch of 41 declassified UAP files released under President Trump’s transparency initiative, but it offers no evidence of an extraterrestrial origin.

US Health Secretary: “I’m Not Afraid of Germs — I Used to Snort Cocaine Off Toilet Seats”

RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats. https://t.co/o5GjPfDTdP

Ukraine Tells Senate Republicans Its Drone War Offers a Blueprint for America

Frontline commanders briefed Republican senators on cheap drones, electronic warfare and rapid adaptation as Washington pursues deeper defence cooperation with Kyiv.

Weight-Loss Drug Boom Tests the Limits of Prescription Advertising Rules

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are competing for an enormous obesity-treatment market, but strict rules in Britain and Europe force them to promote awareness of the condition rather than the medicines themselves.

UK Prosecutors Add 38 Charges Against Andrew and Tristan Tate

The new allegations involve four additional alleged victims and bring the British case against the brothers to 59 charges as they contest extradition from the United States.

Taiwan’s President Joins Wartime Command Drill as China Pressure Grows

Lai Ching-te was moved by armoured vehicle to a military command centre during the annual Han Kuang exercises, which are testing Taiwan’s ability to keep fighting and governing during an attack.

Thailand Launches Monthly Aom Plus Digital Savings Bonds to Broaden Retail Investor Access

The Finance Ministry’s new Aom Plus program will issue four billion baht of three-year and ten-year government savings bonds each month through digital trading platforms and mobile banking networks, replacing less frequent large offering...

Thailand Tightens Foreign Joint Venture Checks to Crack Down on Illegal Nominee Structures

Thai authorities now require local partners in companies with foreign co-investors to provide extensive bank records demonstrating their ability to fund their investment shares, strengthening corporate oversight and targeting arrangement...