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Thailand's High-Tech Investment Surge Reinforces Shift Toward AI and Advanced Manufacturing

The sharp rise in investment applications indicates that Thailand is increasingly positioning itself as a regional centre for artificial intelligence, data centres and advanced electronics production.
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Bangkok and Samut Prakan Prepare for Scheduled Water and Power Interruptions on June 19

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Khon Kaen-Nong Khai Double-Track Railway Advances as Thailand Expands Regional Connectivity

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Khon Kaen-Nong Khai Double-Track Railway Construction Continues to Advance in Northeastern Thailand
Bangkok and Samut Prakan Prepare for Scheduled Water and Power Interruptions on June 19
Thailand Sets June 19 Deadline for State Welfare Card Holders to Register for Electricity Subsidies
Thailand Allocates More Than 48 Billion Baht in Student Loans for 780,000 Learners
Thailand Pursues Value-Driven Tourism Strategy Beyond Visitor Numbers
Thai Companies Expand Manufacturing Footprint Across Southeast Asia
Regional Rail and Logistics Projects Move From Planning to Construction Across Thailand
Thailand's High-Tech Investment Surge Reinforces Shift Toward AI and Advanced Manufacturing
Amata Expands Smart City and Industrial Development in Vietnam's Phu Tho Province
Thai and Vietnamese Businesses Deepen Economic Cooperation at 2026 Thai Connect Conference
Thailand's Infrastructure Investment Projected to Reach 21 Trillion Baht by 2050
Khon Kaen-Nong Khai Double-Track Railway Advances as Thailand Expands Regional Connectivity
Thailand Welcomes More Than 14 Million Foreign Visitors in First Five Months of 2026
Thailand Reaffirms Commitment to Land Bridge and U-Tapao Aviation Megaprojects
Thailand Receives More Than One Trillion Baht in First-Quarter Investment Applications
Thailand Expects Stronger Year-End Tourism Recovery as Easing Middle East Tensions Improve Travel Outlook
Thailand's Digital Modernization Drive Expands Through AI-Integrated Smart Home Infrastructure
Thailand Reviews Public Feedback on 3.78 Trillion Baht Budget Ahead of 2027 Fiscal Plan
Interior Ministry Reshuffles Deputy Provincial Governors in Push for Stronger Regional Oversight
Thailand Opens Investigation Into TH-AI Passport Project Amid Questions Over Procurement Transparency
Thai Markets Assess Risks From China's Economic Slowdown
Thailand Launches 'Samui Model' to Tackle Nominee Businesses in the Tourism Sector
Thailand Targets Photonics Chips to Become ASEAN's Advanced Semiconductor Hub
Thailand Promotes Emerging Destinations to Spread Tourism Benefits More Widely
Thai Fintech and Digital Banking Platforms Record Rapid Growth in Usage
Thailand Advances High-Speed Rail Projects Linking Major Economic Centers
International Education Providers Expand Premium Schools in Bangkok and the Eastern Economic Corridor
Thai Exports Gain Support From High-Value Manufacturing and Electronics Demand
Technology Companies Expand Data Center Capacity Near Bangkok
International Hotel Groups Plan New Luxury Resorts Across Thailand's Coastal Destinations
Thailand's Automotive Industry Accelerates Shift Toward Electric Vehicle Production
Luxury Retail Developers Increase Investment in Central Bangkok
Bank of Thailand Maintains Supportive Monetary Policy to Encourage Growth and Investment
Thailand's Medical and Wellness Tourism Industry Attracts More International Visitors
Eastern Economic Corridor Accelerates Development of High-Tech Industrial Zones
International Airlines Expand Flight Networks to Bangkok and Phuket
Thailand Expects Strong Tourism Growth to Continue Through the Second Half of the Year
Thailand Reports Surge in Semiconductor and High-Tech Investment Applications
Thailand Cancels Stalled Amata–Taiwan University Project in Shift Toward More Rigorous Project Oversight
Thailand Advances Consumer Protection Bill to Strengthen Liability for Defective Products
Thailand Prioritizes TH-AI Passport Project to Modernize Government Services and Fight Corruption
Bangkok Hosts Women's Volleyball Nations League as Thailand Expands Sports Tourism Strategy
DuPont Selects Bangkok to Launch New Industrial Safety Technology for Southeast Asia
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Travels to Russia to Expand Economic and Energy Cooperation
Thai Depositary Receipt Market Expands as Investors Seek Exposure to Global Artificial Intelligence Themes
Indian Wedding Tourism Generates More Than Eight Billion Baht Along Thailand's Andaman Coast
Phuket Airport Launches Automated Passport Control Channels for Departing Passengers
Airports of Thailand Moves Ahead With Suvarnabhumi South Terminal Expansion Funding Plan
Hyundai Opens Registrations for Thailand-Assembled IONIQ 5 N Line Ahead of Market Launch
WHA Corporation Receives Analyst Upgrade as Foreign Investment in Technology and Electric Vehicles Surges
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