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Fast Pass scheme lifts nation's profile: PM

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared Thailand the most investment-ready country in the region following the launch of the Thailand Fast Pass programme on Tuesday, which is set to accelerate approvals and permits for investors.

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Ubon park put forward for Unesco listing

A proposal is going ahead to nominate Ubon Ratchathani Geopark for recognition as a Unesco Global Geopark, highlighting its unique geological formations, fossil heritage and rich local culture.

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Nigel Farage says he could spend £5 million 'security donation' on 'Ferraris'

Nigel Farage has claimed that 'no one cares' about a £5 million donation he received from a Thailand-based crypto billionaire, insisting…

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Watchdog ‘may take different view’ from me over £5 million gift, says Farage

The Reform UK leader has repeatedly denied wrongdoing over the gift from Christopher Harborne, a major party donor based in Thailand.

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Gains Amid Uncertainty

Thailand’s headline inflation is on an upward trajectory, with forecasts projecting a return towards the central bank’s target range of 1% to 3%. Meanwhile, core inflationremainssignificantly lower, hovering around 0.8%, according to the Bank ofThailand. 1

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Thailand goes digital, but grandpa's still on hold

Thai society is ageing, both Thais and expats, just as daily life is moving ever faster on to mobile devices, and that is creating one of the most revealing stories in the country today.

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Govt deploying AI to combat fraud

Thailand is deploying artificial intelligence and advanced data-sharing platforms to combat online scams, human trafficking, and cross-border fraud.

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Thailand aims for high-income status within 12 years, targets top-20 competitiveness by 2030

Thailand has set an ambitious goal of escaping the middle-income trap and attaining high-income status within the next 12 years, under targets announced after the inaugural meeting of the Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee on Monday.

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Fertiliser prices set to fall as Mideast shipments resume

The price of fertilisers is trending downwards, with shipments from the Middle East currently en route to Thailand, says the Commerce Minister.

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The resilience of Thai-Russian relations

To truly grasp Thailand's current relationship with Russia, one must understand the core tenets of Thai diplomacy. In Thai foreign policy, fostering friendships, minimising enemies, and preserving room for strategic adjustment are enduring virtues. The bilateral bond between the two nations -- which will celebrate its 130th anniversary next year…

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Bank of Thailand set to hold firm on its policy rate

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is widely expected to leave its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 1% at Wednesday's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with research houses noting that subdued inflationary pressures and heightened external uncertainties warrant a steady stance.

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Thai stock market on course to thrive in 2nd half of 2026

Thailand's equity market is expected to maintain positive momentum in the second half of 2026, supported by improving domestic fundamentals, easing geopolitical tensions and lower energy costs, though global uncertainties and valuation concerns could limit upside potential, says BBL Asset Management (BBLAM).

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RBSO to stage 'Melody For The Queen'

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presents "Melody For The Queen", an evening of orchestral brilliance and virtuosic piano performance in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on July 3 at 7.30pm.

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Investment policy talks amid new top-up tax

The Finance Ministry is to meet relevant state agencies to discuss investment promotion following Thailand's introduction of a top-up tax measure, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.

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Turkish Soap Star Ece Irtem Dies at 35 as Investigators Examine Possible Link to Monkey Scratch in Thailand

Turkish actress Ece Irtem, known for her roles in popular television dramas including Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet) and Mr. Wrong, has died unexpectedly at the age of 35, prompting an investigation into whether a monkey scratch she reportedly suffered during a recent trip to Thailand could have played a role…

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Fertiliser supply situation eases

Worries about fertiliser supply have eased after Thailand-bound cargo ships were allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but the government is still seeking additional sources of supply, the commerce minister said on Monday.

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Thai exports post double-digit growth in May

Thailand's exports posted double-digit growth ‌in May but at a slower pace than April, ⁠a Commerce Ministry official said ‌on Monday.

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Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas

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Healing holidays

Wellness tourism has emerged as a pillar of Thai tourism in recent years as intense global competition nudged the country to seek new mechanisms to attract high-quality travel markets.

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Analyst urges shift away from fossil fuels

Thailand must accelerate its transition to renewable energy if it is to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas and avoid repeating the painful consequences of global conflicts, according to Praipol Koomsap, economist at Thammasat University and former assistant to ex‑energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.

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Culture means more than tourism

The recent proposal to merge the Ministry of Culture with the Ministry of Tourism should be treated with great caution. This idea may appear to be just a bureaucratic restructuring. But the two ministries have distinct missions, functions and skill sets that should not be combined. The Ministry of Culture…

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Tighten up hub plan

Thailand's ambition to become an Asean semiconductor hub deserves serious attention. The aspiration was unveiled last week when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a goal for Thailand to produce semiconductors domestically by 2050. A national committee, known as the "semiconductor board", will drive the development of the semiconductor and advanced…

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Still a long way to go

During the past week, global attention focused on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, bringing months of protracted conflict to a halt.

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Tilapia fish genes 'diverse'

A genetic study of blackchin tilapia populations in Thailand has found high levels of genetic diversity among the invasive fish, but the DNA evidence could not determine how the species entered or spread across the country.

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Moving beyond tech dependency

Thailand's ambition to become a regional digital hub has raised a central policy question: whether to prioritise expanding public access to artificial intelligence or build the foundations to develop it.

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