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Ajahn Jayasaro becomes first foreign-born Somdet

His Majesty the King has promoted Ajahn Jayasaro, a renowned British-born monk and disciple of the late Luang Por Chah, one of the most revered figures of the Thai forest tradition, to the rank of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana, making him the first foreign-born monk in Thai history to receive the…

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Chinese investor arrested in Chon Buri over Thai nominee shareholders

Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese woman in Chon Buri province for allegedly using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders in a company operating in violation of Thailand’s foreign business laws.

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New long-necked dinosaur species discovered in Kalasin

Palaeontologists in Thailand have discovered a new species of dinosaur from fossils found in Kalasin province in the country’s northeast.

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Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues

Debates are stirring over Thailand’s safety regulations after a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70

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Thailand expands air links with Vietnam and UAE

Airports of Thailand (AoT) is expanding international air links through new partnerships with Vietnam Airlines and flydubai as it seeks to strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub while boosting tourism, trade and investment.

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Beijing asks Thailand to extradite Chinese journalist

BEIJING - China has asked Thailand to promptly extradite a Chinese journalist who rights groups say could face political persecution ‌and torture back home because of his investigations into corruption in China.

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New movies out this week: July 16-22

Three new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

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Princess Anne's Latest Overseas Tour Shows Why She's Become King Charles' Most Trusted Royal

Princess Anne continues to play a vital role in the Royal Family, undertaking diplomatic missions to South Korea and Thailand, reinforcing her reputation as a reliable and discreet royal representative.

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Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) names Thailand key market for Southeast Asia expansion

Thailand has seen increasing adoption of vended laundry services across Southeast Asia, making it one of the important markets for Alliance Laundry Systems' (ALS) in Southeast Asia and the next stage of regional expansion.

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Gunkul targets rising AI power boom

Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewable energy developer and operator, has announced plans to forge new business partnerships aimed at supplying clean power to overseas investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.

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Japanese help sought with water management

Thailand has sought Japanese support for four water management projects, with Tokyo showing particular interest in flood prevention initiatives for the Chao Phraya River basin and Hat Yai.

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AI adoption accelerates, but maturity lags

Thailand's artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is growing rapidly, with 43% of surveyed organisations now using AI continuously, up from 32% last year.

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Northern river pollution prompts diplomatic push

The opposition People's Party (PP) on Wednesday urged the government to lead efforts to tackle river pollution in northern Thailand, saying evidence suggests contamination may be linked to mining operations in Myanmar.

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Border ceasefire is still not peace

The December 2025 ceasefire, agreed by the Cambodian and Thai governments to stop fighting along their land border, appears to be holding. While a ceasefire is welcome, it is no substitute for real peace. Real peace would allow the borders to open and trade, travel, and tourism to resume. I…

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PM urged to strengthen tourism ties with China

With Chinese economic growth at a three-year low in the second quarter, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to discuss agreements with Beijing to strengthen affordable connectivity and bilateral tourism cooperation during this week's official visit.

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Call for more local parts in electric cars

Automotive leaders are urging the government to promote greater use of locally sourced auto parts in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to protect the country's supply chain against cheap imported EVs.

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AIS, Bangkok Land eye smart city in Nonthaburi

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with Bangkok Land to transform the Muang Thong Thani area into Thailand's next smart economic district.

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NSA Ajit Doval meets top brass of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar ahead of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' meeting

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held a series of bilateral discussions with key leaders from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh and Myanmar ahead of the BIMSTEC Security Summit in the national capital on Thursday.

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Chinese freight truckers told to obey Thai rules

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has stepped up enforcement measures against Chinese cross-border freight trucks found operating outside their authorised routes, warning that any future violations will result in immediate interception, orders to return to approved routes and legal action.

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Thailand holds out hope for Suu Kyi meeting

Asean envoy will attempt to see deposed leader on upcoming Myanmar visit

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Households get more breaks on power bills

New revisions in Thailand’s electricity tariff structure will lower power rates for household consumers and remove public street lighting costs from residential electricity bills, expected to take effect as early as the August billing cycle.

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Cambodian tycoon was landlord to scammers and traffickers

O’SMACH, Cambodia - A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for industrial-scale scamming and human trafficking operations, Reuters has found.

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In Thailand, phone brands are seen as status symbols

Thai buyers increasingly see smartphones not just as gadgets, but as signals of value, status and trust, making the choice between Samsung, Apple, Oppo, Vivo, Infinix, Nothing and Honor a small but revealing social statement in Thailand.

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Thailand foreign arrivals down 3.09% so far this year

⁠Thailand's foreign arrivals dropped ‌by 3.09% in the Jan 1 ⁠to July ‌11 period compared with ⁠the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported ‌on Wednesday.

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From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking

The COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated investment in health infrastructure across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Thailand.

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