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Thailand Revises Power Development Strategy to Support Clean Energy and Digital Industries

Energy authorities and the Board of Investment are preparing updates to the national Power Development Plan, including new mechanisms that allow businesses to procure renewable electricity directly as demand rises from technology and data infrastructure operators.
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Foreign Investment Interest Holds Firm as Thailand Expands Data Center and EV Supply Chain Projects
Thailand Pilots Digital Immigration Platform to Streamline Entry for International Visitors
Thailand Launches 43-Billion-Baht “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” Stimulus Programme to Support Household Spending
Technology Infrastructure Growth Drives Energy Planning Priorities
Clean Energy Procurement Gains Importance for Foreign Investors
Digital Border Modernization Advances Thailand’s Tourism and Connectivity Strategy
Consumer Stimulus Measures Become Key Test for Domestic Demand Recovery
Eastern Economic Corridor Investment Drive Supports Long-Term Export Competitiveness
Thailand Maintains Stable Economic Outlook Despite Lower 2026 Growth Forecast
Thailand Revises Power Development Strategy to Support Clean Energy and Digital Industries
Thailand Fast-Tracks Data Center Projects to Strengthen Regional Technology Hub Ambitions
Thailand Introduces Digital Immigration System for International Arrivals
Thailand Launches Thai Chuay Thai Plus Programme to Support Household Spending
Authorities Warn Against Unsafe Electrical Devices After Series of Residential Fires
Thai Lawmakers Intensify Constitutional Reform Discussions Ahead of Future Elections
Court Sentences Two Senior Anti-Corruption Officials in Asset Disclosure Case
Luxury Retail and Lifestyle Projects Planned for Pattaya and Phuket
Chiang Mai Launches Sustainable Tourism and Urban Development Initiatives
Thai Startup Ecosystem Draws Increased Venture Capital Interest
Thailand’s Medical Tourism Sector Continues to Attract International Patients
International Hotel Groups Increase Investment in Thailand’s Luxury Hospitality Market
Bank of Thailand Reaffirms Commitment to Stable Monetary Policy
Thailand’s Automotive Export Industry Maintains Strength Amid Regional Market Changes
Thailand Expands Trade and Investment Cooperation with South Asian Economies
Foreign Institutional Investment Flows Strengthen Thai Equity Market
Airports of Thailand Unveils Major Expansion Plan for Bangkok Gateways
Thailand and ASEAN Advance Regional Digital Economy Cooperation
Thailand Accelerates High-Speed Rail Projects Linking Bangkok and Key Economic Corridors
Global Technology Companies Expand Data Center Investments in Greater Bangkok
Thailand Forecasts Strong Growth in International Tourist Arrivals During Peak Season
Thailand Sees Surge in High-Tech and Electric Vehicle Investment Applications
Thai and Lao Rescue Teams Save More Survivors in Cross-Border Cave Rescue Operation
Thailand’s Economy Grows 2.8% in First Quarter Despite Global Headwinds
Thailand Launches New Incentives to Accelerate Green Energy Investment
Thailand Expands Global Cultural Outreach Through Soft Power Initiatives
Thai Startup Sector Continues Growth in Fintech and E-Commerce
Thailand Advances High-Speed Rail and Intercity Connectivity Projects
Foreign Capital Flows into Thai Real Estate and Hospitality Projects Rise
Thai Universities Deepen Global Scientific Research Partnerships
Thailand Expands Air Cargo and Cold-Chain Capacity to Support Export Growth
Bangkok Developers Launch New Wave of Luxury Mixed-Use Projects
Thailand Strengthens Position as Regional Medical Tourism Hub
Global Investors Increase Interest in Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Projects
Thailand Accelerates Five-G Infrastructure Expansion Across Provinces and Industrial Zones
Thailand Expands International Flight Network to Strengthen Tourism and Business Travel
Bank of Thailand Highlights Resilience in Domestic Consumption and Private Investment
Thailand Records Strong Growth in Luxury and Long-Haul Tourism
Major EV Manufacturers Expand Investment in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor
Thailand Unveils New Incentives to Attract AI and Data Center Investment
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