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Geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Geopolitical tensions have been disrupting global supply chains, increasing production costs and weighing on Thailand's economic growth, according to the Finance Ministry.

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Home loans to stay weak in 2026 on flat confidence

Mortgage lending is expected to remain weak this year as persistently high loan rejection rates continue to weigh on home transfers, while weak consumer confidence is prompting more buyers to withdraw from purchases despite having secured financing.

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Thai tourism worries as Chinese resume trips to Japan

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely monitoring the revival of tourism ties between China and Japan, as this could potentially affect the inbound Chinese market to Thailand in the second half of the year, while the impacts of the Middle East conflict have yet to completely subside.

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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares

LONDON - Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, while Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to beat China's Wu Yibing.

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Automotive sector posts downturn in first 5 months

Thailand's automotive industry has faced a downturn in the first five months of 2026, with car production falling by 1.13% year-on-year to 587,759 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Biofuel initiative gains government backing

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.

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New AI legislation set to be completed in coming months

Thailand aims to finalise a draft of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act in this fiscal year, with a focus on balancing the promotion of AI adoption and strict regulation.

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Thailand among the best in Asia for business

Thailand has been ranked 27th in the world and 7th in Asia among the best countries for starting a business, aligning with the government's ongoing efforts to reform the country's economic structure and enhance its global competitiveness, according to deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana, citing the US News & World…

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Koh Kut pier faces operator doubts

Trat: Construction of a government-funded passenger ferry pier on Koh Kut is expected to be completed by the end of next year, although some ferry operators remain uncertain whether they will use the new facility.

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Thap Lan resort faces demolition

Nakhon Ratchasima: Authorities have ordered the demolition of Im Poo Hill Resort in Wang Nam Khiao district after the Supreme Court ruled it had encroached on land inside Thap Lan National Park, as the government steps up efforts to reclaim protected forest and resolve long-standing land disputes affecting local communities.

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Nominee business probe expands to 200 more firms

The Interior Ministry has stepped up its investigation into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket, with about 200 more companies set to be examined in the next phase.

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Personality trumps party in city race

The Bangkok governor election on Sunday delivered one expected result and one surprise.

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Missing WWII pilot's remains identified

The US Embassy in Bangkok has expressed gratitude to Thailand for its cooperation in locating and identifying the remains of an American pilot who went missing during World War II, bringing closure to a mystery that lasted more than 80 years.

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Ancient burial site yields more finds

The Fine Arts Department on Monday announced further progress in the excavation of the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Ban Lat district, Phetchaburi, with the discovery of another human skeleton, bringing the total to nine.

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Yim Leak seeks US court help to obtain evidence

Cambodian businessman Yim Leak has filed an application in a US federal court seeking evidence he says could help challenge allegations linking him to scam-centre activities and support legal proceedings related to cases against him, his Thai wife and their young child in Thailand.

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Patient Brazil never lost belief in comeback win over Japan

HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - ⁠Patience and ⁠a change of strategy at halftime were the secrets to Brazil’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on Monday that sealed a place in ‌the last 16 of the World Cup, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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Cops widen probe into exam fraud

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has sought key evidence from three agencies as police widen their investigation into alleged fraud in the 2025 local civil service recruitment exams.

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Royal visit marks France milestone

Their Majesties the King and Queen's state visit to France marks a rare royal milestone, celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations and reinforcing one of Thailand's oldest and most enduring partnerships with a European nation.

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Restricted loan growth outlook for virtual banks

Close supervision and monitoring by the Bank of Thailand would obstruct virtual banks from expanding their loan portfolios aggressively in the first five years of operations, even though they are likely to offer small-ticket, unsecured personal loans below 10,000 baht, analysts say.

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Songsak downplays claims of rift in BJT

Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri has dismissed speculation of a rift between Bhumjaithai (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul and influential figure Newin Chidchob, insisting reports about an internal conflict are unfounded.

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Girl's kin seek death penalty for Aussie

The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl found dead in a suitcase in Pattaya have demanded the death penalty for an Australian man charged with her murder.

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US races to reopen Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700

LA GUAIRA (VENEZUELA) - The US military raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the deaths from last week's twin earthquakes reached more than 1,700 with tens of thousands still reported missing.

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America at 250: Rethinking Thai ties

America celebrates its 250th birthday this week. The US is now the world's most powerful country, and every word and signature of President Donald Trump can shape events around the globe.

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Digital asset reform to be debated at SEC public hearing

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a public hearing on introducing the Travel Rule for digital assets, a move aimed at improving the traceability of digital asset transactions and bringing the country's regulatory framework into line with international standards.

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Crowning a healthy populism

Conventional wisdom has it that an autocratic ethnonationalist backlash against global capitalism and liberal democracy is driving 21st-century politics. Yet recent developments have shown the political revolt to be more nuanced. In an era of rapid technological and economic change, people invariably look to the past. But nostalgia can inspire…

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