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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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Sugar Prices Continue Higher on Fears of a Weak Monsoon in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) is up +0.44 (+3.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.20 (+2.78%). Today’s gains added to last Friday’s rally of +0.93% in world sugar and +2.94% in London white sugar. Sugar prices on Monday continued higher amid concerns...

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Authorities' neglect keeps Bangkok transit unsafe

The deadly train–bus collision near Makkasan station last month, which killed eight and injured about 30, is more than a singular tragedy. It exposes persistent failures in Thailand’s transport system that have long gone unaddressed.

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Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for India

India is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after the Philippines. Indonesia is reportedly close to a deal, while Malaysia and Thailand have shown interest, potentially expanding India's defence footprint across the South China Sea region.

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Dance Your Style Thailand national champion is Tae-Brucelee

After a series of high-stakes dance matches showcasing rhythm, improvisation, and raw athleticism, Chayanthorn Somphol aka Tae-Brucelee, a 31-year-old Locker from Chanthaburi, claimed the title at the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final Thailand on May 30, at the historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station.

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EV journey at a crossroads

Thailand is accelerating its transition towards cleaner transport, with commercial electric vehicles (EVs) emerging as a centrepiece of the country's sustainability drive.

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Ministry starts effort to handle old cars

The Industry Ministry is moving forward with its end-of-life vehicle (ELV) project, designed to recycle unwanted cars and better support waste management.

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Thailand coach Hudson eyes shocks in group of doom

Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson admitted his team face a tough challenge after the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup placed them in Group F with four-time champions Japan, title-holder Qatar and Indonesia.

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Heavy rain to hit this week

Heavy rain is expected across much of Thailand this week, prompting warnings of flash floods, runoff and dangerous sea conditions.

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AWS Thailand promotes AI as economic engine

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thailand has positioned artificial intelligence (AI) as a defensive economic infrastructure that can help organisations automate, cut costs and improve productivity.

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Dredged to death

According to the international Ramsar Convention (1971), wetlands are areas of marsh, fen (grassy), peatland (a type of wetland) or water -- whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with static or flowing, fresh, brackish, or salt water. They provide habitat for plants, animals and bird species that thrive in…

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EEC Office, VietJet sign U-tapao repair deal

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has entered into a partnership with VietJet Group, signing a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre at U-tapao airport.

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Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's why

Thailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthcare costs. Authorities are exploring collection methods like adding it to airline tickets or the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. This comes as the country also considers shortening visa-free stays for…

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Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia

The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic

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Minister hails US defence ties

SINGAPORE: Thailand and the United States have reaffirmed defence cooperation ties in talks on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which runs until Sunday.

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Global macro woes take holidayers in different direction

Indian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shift away from the US and Europe is driven by significantly higher airfares and flight disruptions. Destinations like the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia are seeing increased popularity, while bookings for traditional…

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Unmasking vape threat to youth

Today marks World No Tobacco Day, with the World Health Organization (WHO) announcing this year's theme as "Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction". The theme highlights the WHO's efforts to expose how the tobacco and nicotine industry continues to reinvent and repackage its products to hook a…

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Italy backs development plan

Bangkok and Rome are exploring deeper transport cooperation as Italy signals support for Thailand's rail and port expansion plans.

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Blue regime debate ignites

The political landscape has proceeded to a new phase of debate following accusations by opposition leaders that the country is now operating under what they describe as the "blue regime".

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Thailand debunks false reports of Ebola case

The government confirmed on Saturday that no Ebola cases had entered Thailand, dismissing as false widely shared reports that the virus had reached the country.

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Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?

For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.

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Land Bridge a huge political risk for Bhumjaithai

The much-vaunted Land Bridge project, once marketed as a transformative mega-development that would redefine Thailand’s role in global trade, risks becoming a political liability for the ruling Bhumjaithai Party. What was initially presented as a bold national vision now appears mired in uncertainty, resistance and wavering political commitment.

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Chulalongkorn University's rare book room safeguards 25,000 historic volumes

Chulalongkorn University’s rare book room, anchored by the Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana and Prince Dhani Nivat collections, preserves about 25,000 items, including early Thai press works from King Rama III’s era. The room combines conservation techniques and digitisation to protect and share Thailand’s historic publications worldwide via Chula Digiverse.

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'Thais Help Thais' deadline a success

More than 26 million people and over one million businesses had registered for Thailand's "Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40" co-payment scheme ahead of Friday's registration deadline.

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Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite war

Thais and other Southeast Asian travellers are continuing to plan travel in the second half of the year, opting for regional destinations even though they might slash their budgets or number of trips, according to online travel agent AirAsia Move.

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