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Hyundai to export Thai BEVs to Australia

Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, has announced plans to export battery electric vehicles (BEVs) produced at its Thai manufacturing plant to Australia starting in the final quarter of 2026.

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Content fight shapes Thailand's EV future

Thailand's automotive industry is sounding the alarm over the looming end of the government's EV incentive scheme, known as EV3.5, next year.

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How to spend smarter

Given the government's strong base of support in parliament, approval of the fiscal 2027 budget bill proceeded smoothly during the first reading earlier this month.

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Military says Isoc did not hide spending

The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has not concealed spending and nor does it duplicate the work of other agencies in the South, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) said on Sunday, while defending both its budget structure and role.

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Calls for Isoc reform mount

The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) remains necessary to tackle complex threats, but the agency must modernise, improve transparency and reduce spending, security experts say.

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Office urged to consider 'Golden Share' framework

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recommended the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) amend relevant legislation and introduce a Golden Share mechanism, granting the government the authority to veto decisions by state-owned enterprises that could affect national security, even if it no longer holds a majority stake.

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Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured by a massive fire at a pub in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, late Sunday night.

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Heavy rain expected to hit this week

Parts of the country, including Bangkok, face heavy rain and possible flooding this week amid a strong southwest monsoon, the Meteorological Department warns.

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Bloc eyes Myanmar impasse

Asean foreign ministers renewed pressure on Myanmar to advance the bloc's Five-Point Consensus (5PC), with the detention of political prisoners, including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, remaining a concern during talks in Bangkok.

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Govt boosts fake-goods raids

The Commerce Ministry has stepped up its crackdown on counterfeit goods after authorities seized more than 1.65 million infringing items worth 786 million baht in the first half of 2026.

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Sex worker rights bill stumbles

A citizen-sponsored bill seeking protection of the rights of sex workers has hit a procedural hurdle after parliamentary leaders ruled that it qualifies as a money bill, meaning it cannot proceed without the prime minister's endorsement.

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Southern Connect plan a better alternative: Abhisit

The Democrat Party is pitching its Southern Connect plan as a more effective alternative to the government's Land Bridge project, arguing that it would better serve southern Thailand's transport needs and strengthen regional trade links.

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EC urged to open senate ballot boxes

Senior opposition politicians have intensified allegations of widespread fraud in the 2024 senate election, claiming the process was designed to install a bloc of senators capable of controlling key independent institutions and calling on the Election Commission (EC) to open ballot boxes to verify evidence.

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Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title

LONDON - Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.

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Character design and art toy sector face obstacles

Thailand lacks a clear direction for commercialisation of its creative intellectual property (IP), while the production of tangible merchandise in Thailand is more expensive than in China, according to the Thai Character Design, Art Toy, Pop Culture Licensing and Merchandising Trade Association (TCAP).

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SEC filings need review

Confidence in Thailand's capital market has been shaken again after the name of an obscure individual, Supaporn Phimpong, appeared in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings as the reported owner of a 7% stake in True Corporation. True executives said they were unaware of such a shareholder.

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Reinventing development finance

Developing economies face a confluence of pressures, each of which implies large investment needs. They must create jobs for rapidly expanding populations, boost resilience to external shocks and the effects of climate change and build the infrastructure required for long-term growth. And yet, with concessional finance shrinking, borrowing costs ballooning…

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How do you stop a tree from chasing after people? It's not a riddle. It's a workplace challenge facing Abhishek Tripathi, after he reluctantly takes a job as village secretary in Phulera, a small town in Uttar Pradesh.

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McThai maps out long-term growth

McThai Co Ltd, the operator of McDonald's Thailand, has announced a long-term strategy for the Thai quick-service restaurant (QSR) market after securing an exclusive 20-year developmental licence.

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MTL observes need for longer-term protection

Medical inflation and inadequate retirement savings are reshaping how insurers design lifetime health protection as Thailand becomes a "super-aged" society, says Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).

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From finance to fame

Following her breakout performance as Avatar Kyoshi in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Canadian actress Yvonne Chapman has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling new Asian talents balancing international visibility with cultural depth and emotional nuance.

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'Gismow's Chocolate Fantasy Forest' awaits you at Centara Grand at CentralWorld

In celebration of World Chocolate Day, Centara Grand at CentralWorld invites guests to "Gismow's Chocolate Fantasy Forest", a limited-time collaboration between Cocoa Xo and cute character Gismow.

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Waterfalls mirror life at Moca Bangkok

Art lovers are invited to explore the movement of water and the journey of life during "The Waterfall Journey Mirrors Human Life", which is running at Temporary Exhibition Rooms 1-2 of Moca Bangkok, until July 30.

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Thailand tops mini-drama revenue as TikTok eyes expansion

Thailand leads in short-drama in-app purchase revenue in Southeast Asia and is the third-largest regional market in terms of downloads, says research firm Sensor Tower.

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'Sanrio Characters Half Marathon' is open to all runners

Local and international runners are invited to experience a new level of running entertainment at Southeast Asia's first "Sanrio Characters Half Marathon", which will take place at One Bangkok, Rama IV Road, on Sept 27.

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