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21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday

Thailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen's 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon.

Bangkok Post

Former Thai PM Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon

Thailand's king has granted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra a royal pardon after the influential billionaire spent months behind bars for corruption.

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Anutin to visit Hanoi

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to visit Hanoi at the invitation of Vietnamese leader To Lam, reaffirming the close ties between Thailand and Vietnam.

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Thais face Serbs in Nations League opener

Thailand begin their FIVB Women's Nations League 2026 campaign with a match against Serbia on Wednesday.

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VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulence

Despite the ongoing Middle East war and unfavourable market conditions, VietJet Thailand remains committed to replacing its fleet with 50 new Boeing 737-8 planes over three years, while accelerating plans to phase out its existing Airbus jets to streamline costs.

Bangkok Post

Inflation set to top 5% this year amid surge in oil imports

The Bank of Thailand expects headline inflation to peak at 5.2% in October this year, driven by rising oil imports and the government's subsidy measures.

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Maritime row goes global

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has brushed aside concerns over Cambodia's move to notify the United Nations of its intention to pursue compulsory dispute settlement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) following Thailand's withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 44).

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AI Passport risks foreign reliance

The government's TH-AI Passport project risks becoming a costly subsidy for foreign artificial intelligence (AI) platforms unless it is redesigned around targeted model access based on task complexity, domestic innovation and measurable productivity gains, says a trade group.

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Ample Global Supplies

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.07 (-0.48%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.20 (-0.93%). Sugar prices settled lower on Tuesday on the outlook for ample global supplies. Last Wednesday, Unica reported that 2026/27 Brazil Center-South sugar production in...

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Cracking open Thailand's egg monopoly

In economics, few indicators of food security are as simple -- and as powerful -- as the price of eggs. Affordable, accessible, and nutritious, eggs should be the most democratic source of protein in any society. Yet in Thailand, a single egg tells a far more complex story -- one…

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Signs of Abundant Global Supplies Undercut Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.18%). Sugar prices are falling today amid signs of abundant global supplies. Last Wednesday, Unica reported that 2026/27 Brazil Center-South sugar production in April rose +55.3%...

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Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand

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Thailand's public holiday phenomenon

The first week of June is off to a somewhat unproductive start. Unless you are a self-motivating powerhouse with productivity bursting out at the seams, starting the week on Monday, June 1, with a public holiday (a substitute for Visakha Bucha), makes it a bit harder to assess your Google…

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Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty

The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.

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Travelling to Thailand this week? Heavy rain, rough seas expected across country

Tourists heading to Thailand this week should anticipate widespread rainfall and thunderstorms due to a strong south-west monsoon and a low-pressure system. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for the west coast, potentially causing flash floods and runoff in vulnerable areas. Travelers to beaches, national parks, and mountainous regions…

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Cambodia takes maritime dispute with Thailand to UN

PHNOM PENH - Cambodia said on Tuesday ‌it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a ⁠long-running maritime boundary dispute with Bangkok.

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Siriraj utilises technology in push for advanced care

Thailand's healthcare sector is accelerating its transformation into a premier global medical and wellness hub, emphasising advanced technology and specialised treatment centres for Thai and international patients.

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Emerging viruses

After the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, most people believe their lives have returned to normal. However, several recent outbreaks such as Ebola, Nipah virus, Hantavirus, mpox (monkeypox) and avian influenza, are under strict surveillance by global health agencies to reduce the risk of another pandemic.

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STT GDC highlights data centre energy concerns

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) urged the government to secure sufficient electricity supply, explore the establishment of small modular reactors, and keep power prices competitive for the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economy.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

Bitec to host franchise, retail trade expos

Kavin Intertrade is holding two leading trade exhibitions -- Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities (TFBO 2026) and Asean Retail 2026 -- at Bitec Hall 101-102, Bang Na-Trat Road, from Thursday to Sunday.

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