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Thailand Launches National Defence Industry Drive to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Security Innovation

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened THAIDEF-EX 2026 with a strategy to expand Thailand's domestic defence industry, promote advanced engineering and high-value manufacturing, reduce reliance on imported military equipment, and channel defence spending into local technology and industrial development.
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Public Safety and Social Issues Remain Among Thailand’s Most Followed News Topics
Thailand’s Political and Economic Policy Debates Gain Attention as Government Decisions Approach
Thailand–Cambodia Border Tensions Continue Drawing National Attention in Thai Rath Coverage
Dramatic footage from Bangkok: 27 killed in pub fire as massive flames erupted while revelers fled
Thailand Strengthens Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods Through Government and Shopee Partnership
Thailand Positions Data Centre Investment as the Next Major Driver of Economic Growth
Thailand Launches National Defence Industry Drive to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Security Innovation
Thailand and Malaysia Deepen Regional Economic Integration Through Trade and Connectivity
Bangkok Accelerates Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure Through Park and Canal Development
Thai Airways Uses Lower Fuel Costs to Support Tourism Growth and Market Competitiveness
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