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SCB X, the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, has outlined its new vision for the future of banking, positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as the core infrastructure that redefines how financial institutions operate, serve customers, and create new business opportunities in the years ahead.

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WHA touts Thailand as advanced hub

The government should accelerate infrastructure development to strengthen Thailand's position as a leading destination for foreign investment in advanced industries, particularly those involving artificial intelligence (AI), says WHA Corporation Plc, which operates industrial estates, logistics, utilities and power businesses.

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Russian condo tranfers surge by 33% in first quarter

Russia was the only nationality among the top five foreign buyers by both unit transfers and transfer value to record growth in Thailand's condominium market during the first quarter of 2026, with Phuket posting the highest transaction value.

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Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.

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River pollution threat persists

The government should treat transboundary pollution in the Kok River basin as a national agenda issue, the National Health Commission Office (NHCO) says, as the threat to locals' health and incomes persists.

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Rail system restructuring proposal heads to cabinet

The Transport Ministry will today (Tuesday) seek cabinet approval in principle for a plan to place Bangkok's electric rail network under a single management model overseen by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).

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New AI tool to help curb NCD rates

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 81% of deaths in Thailand, while 3.2 million people are considered at risk due to unhealthy behaviours, according to public health data.

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Govt dismisses Sa Kaeo checkpoint reopening claim

The government has dismissed claims that the Aranyaprathet border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo has reopened to allow Cambodian students to cross for schooling.

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Opposition pushes B400bn loan panel

The opposition has urged the government not to use its parliamentary majority to block the formation of a special House committee to monitor spending under the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree, citing the need for greater scrutiny.

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Pheu Thai set to submit charter reform bill

Pheu Thai Party will submit its constitutional amendment bill to the House Speaker on June 4, proposing the establishment of a 100-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) elected by the public, according to Pheu Thai list-MP and deputy leader Chousak Sirinil.

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Como bets on pent-up luxury travel demand

The premium and luxury tourism segment in Asia-Pacific remains resilient amid geopolitical tensions, as travellers seek intentional travel with trusted brands, and major destinations such as Thailand are projected to rebound once tensions ease, supported by pent-up demand, says Como Hotels and Resorts, a Singaporean hospitality operator.

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Interest rates static as inflation deemed brief

While elevated oil prices have caused inflation to rise, economists expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy interest rate for the rest of 2026, assuming the higher costs will be temporary.

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High-risk nationals in focus

Authorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.

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Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals

PARIS (FRANCE) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals.

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Authorities speed up work to help victims of scams

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) said agencies are accelerating preparations for a new compensation mechanism for victims of online scams, with a ministerial regulation due to take effect on Aug 12.

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Korn takes aim at AI project

Democrat Party list-MP and deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has criticised the government's TH-AI Passport project, valued at more than 1.6 billion baht, arguing that it is neither cost-effective nor a sound long-term investment.

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GSB set to reward good borrowers with lower rates

Government Savings Bank (GSB) is preparing a new initiative to assist borrowers with good repayment discipline by lowering their interest rates, in an attempt to help them pay off their debts more quickly.

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Dept clarifies plan for new EV plates

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has moved to dispel confusion over a proposed regulation introducing distinctive licence plates for electric vehicles (EVs), saying owners of existing EVs will not be required to replace their current plates.

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Trump admin agrees to temporarily freeze 'slush fund' for allies

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The Justice Department said Monday it will abide by a court order temporarily freezing a $1.8 billion compensation package that critics have denounced as a "slush fund" for President Donald Trump's political allies.

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Strong start to co-pay scheme

The Thais Help Thais co-payment scheme generated almost 1.1 billion baht in spending on its first day, reflecting strong public demand for government support as households continued to grapple with high living costs.

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Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia runoff campaigns

BOGOTá - The hard-right Donald Trump fan and leftist senator vying to become president of Colombia traded insults on Monday as they threw themselves into campaigning for the June 21 election runoff.

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Why your AI strategy is stalling at middle management

Fresh research confirms the real bottleneck in AI transformation is not technology. It is the managers who were never given a reason to champion artificial intelligence.

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The Kid Laroi set to play Samyan Mitrtown

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid Laroi will be in town for a gig at Samyan Mitrtown Hall in Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road, on June 23 at 8pm.

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'Darkest Before Dawn' highlights outsider art

Head High Second Floor, a non-profit art space in Chiang Mai, invites everyone to rediscover the compelling beauty of outsider art during "Darkest Before Dawn", until June 26.

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Manufacturing sector to gather in Bangkok

RX BITEC is hosting Manufacturing Expo 2026, Asean's most comprehensive machinery and technology exhibition for the manufacturing and supporting industries, under the theme "Innovations that Define All Industries".

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