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DES minister says building trust key to creating AI hub

Thailand is betting on trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) to become an AI hub in Southeast Asia by placing governance, infrastructure and talent at the heart of its national strategy.

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17.3m workers 'unable to support their retirement'

Thailand's ageing population is raising concerns over retirement security, with 17.3 million "near-retirement" workers facing a high risk of insufficient savings to support them in old age, according to the National Savings Fund (NSF).

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Welfare card rules rejigged

The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme, allowing owners of older vehicles to retain their benefits while extending the deadline for unsuccessful applicants to appeal until Sept 20.

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Anutin stands firm on iLaw suit over poll claims

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted he will not withdraw a defamation lawsuit against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations linked to the 2024 Senate election, saying legal action is the right of those affected.

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More sectors to use direct power deals

Authorities are preparing to broaden the pilot direct power purchase agreement (PPA) programme, initially designed for data centre operators, to include a wider range of industries seeking clean energy solutions.

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US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda

WASHINGTON - The United States said on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year.

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Albania police teargas protesters against Trump-linked resort

TIRANA (ALBANIA) - Police used tear gas and water cannon on Thursday against protesters outside the parliament in Albania, where a tourism project linked to the Trump family has sparked outrage.

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US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns

NEW YORK - A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that specialized pharmacies be allowed to produce it despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns.

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Tragic death exposes flaws

The tragic death of 31-year-old Phanupong Wongwai, following an alleged misdiagnosis of heart failure in Ratchaburi, has revealed significant flaws in our healthcare system.

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Maison opens new boutique at Iconsiam

Jaeger-LeCoultre's new boutique, located on Iconsiam's M floor, showcases a rich heritage as much as the latest timepieces.

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LGBTQ+ economy seen as growth engine

Thailand should recognise its LGBTQ+ economy as a new growth engine that requires legal and structural reforms to attract investment and enhance global competitiveness, according to several speakers.

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Online retailers ordered to reveal fee structures

The Digital Platform Oversight Subcommittee of the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) plans to ask e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok to clarify their fee structures.

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NT loss narrows as recovery drive continues

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) has posted a narrower loss than expected for the first half of 2026 at 1.1 billion baht, as the company targets a return to profit by 2028.

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The Senate and Thailand's decay

Those who have been wondering why and how Thailand has lost its way in the world and at home should focus on what's been happening with the Senate. The current 200-member upper chamber mandated by the 2017 constitution, drafted and promulgated under a military government following the May 2014 military…

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One song, too many political interpretations

In recent days, one of the most widely discussed topics across online media has been the moment when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul performed Tian Mi Mi (Sweet Honey), the iconic song made famous by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng, in front of Chinese Premier Li Qiang during an official visit to…

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How Thailand can shield refugees

As the world marked World Refugee Day in June, we also reflected on a milestone: the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention -- the cornerstone of international refugee protection. Born from the ashes of war, it enshrined a simple but enduring promise: that those forced to flee would be…

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SCG to complete study on olefins joint venture

Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement and industrial conglomerate, is pressing forward with a feasibility study on a potential joint venture with PTT Global Chemical in the olefins and polyolefins sector.

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Tris urges added value for data centres

Thailand risks remaining primarily a host for the physical infrastructure of data centres unless the country develops stronger domestic capabilities in higher-value industries, such as cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, warns Tris Rating.

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School for sleuths

Prime Video's three-part docuseries Murder 101, based on the hit US podcast of the same name, may look like another entry in the ever-growing true crime genre.

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Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival screening in Bangkok before Khon Kaen

Only two days remain for the eighth edition of the Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival, one of the most anticipated annual events for film lovers seeking distinctive stories and rarely screened works.

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Tribute to Art Deco

In the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco permeated architecture, interior design, furniture, fashion, jewellery and other realms.

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The moon meets the stars

Contemporary Japanese dessert cafe Kyo Roll En is known for its unique mooncake collaborations, usually bringing a taste of Asia to Thailand.

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Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians

PHILADELPHIA - The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.

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Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks

LONDON - Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President Donald Trump threatened to strike them in return.

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AI crocodile sparks school search in Chon Buri

CHON BURI: A photograph appearing to show a crocodile lurking in floodwater at a school in Sattahip district sparked a frantic search on Thursday involving rescue workers, police and local officials, only for a student to later admit he had created the image using artificial intelligence.

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