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According to the Institute for Population and Social Research and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health), Thailand has a population of approximately 66 million with an average life expectancy of 75.6 years.

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Central bank steps up tracking of suspicious fund flows

The Bank of Thailand has instructed financial institutions and payment platforms to monitor suspicious fund flows as part of its efforts to curb the grey economy, which it views as one of the country's key structural economic challenges.

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PM's China trip aims to boost tech investment

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to embark on a crucial visit to China later this week, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract investment in Thailand's future industries, notably semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicles.

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L'Oreal bets big on 'skinification' in Thailand

French beauty giant L'Oreal is betting on the "skinification" transformation trend to crown Thailand's professional haircare market, which is valued at up to 3.5 billion baht annually.

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Sihasak pushes Myanmar talks

Thailand is ready to act as a facilitator between the Myanmar government and ethnic armed groups to achieve internal peace in Myanmar, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

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Will Thailand succeed in joining OECD?

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set a bold target of 2028 for Thailand to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno

A survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least ‌27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for a smoke.

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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand in August

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand in early August, Asean sources said on Monday, in what would be his second trip to an Asean member since the former junta chief took the presidency in April.

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'Without our money, people will struggle': Muangthai Capital's new CEO Parithad Petampai defends the role of microfinance in Thailand

Muangthai ranks No. 295 on Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 list, with 2025 revenue of 30.74 billion Thai baht ($936 million).

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The deadliest nightclub disasters in history

A blaze tore through a pub in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens

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Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 27 people and injures dozens

The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.

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Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular bar as officials say emergency exits were blocked

Bangkok bar fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling

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Bangkok pub fire video: Watch how the inferno spread through crowded music venue in seconds

Thailand pub fire video: A devastating fire ripped through a packed Bangkok music venue shortly after midnight on Sunday. At least twenty-seven people died and sixty-three others were injured in the deadly blaze. Many victims became trapped near the pub's toilets while trying to escape thick smoke. Investigators are examining…

The Economic Times

List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand

An explosive ⁠fire ⁠at Rong Beer Na Ladphrao, a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok, has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials ‌said on Monday.

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Beyond rainbow branding

If you walked along Bangkok's main streets last month, you likely saw retailers displaying Pride flags in their storefronts and decorating their facades with rainbow banners during Pride Month.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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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Connor Murphy Death Investigation: Looksmaxxing Influencer's State of Thailand Flat After Drowning

Fitness influencer Connor Murphy drowned in Thailand, prompting an investigation into his erratic behaviour and the unusual items found in his rental property.

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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.

The Independent UK

Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular pub as officials say emergency exits were blocked

Fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling

The Times of India

Thailand fire horror: At least 27 dead after midnight blaze tears through Bangkok pub; several injured

A massive fire ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday, killing at least twenty-seven people. Several others were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. The blaze broke out around midnight at an entertainment venue in the northern part of the city. Firefighters battled the flames for about half…

The Independent UK

At least 27 killed after fire breaks out at popular Bangkok pub

Many of the victims were discovered in the restrooms, situated at the rear of the pub

The Economic Times

Bangkok Fire: 27 killed, 22 critically injured after blaze rips through Thai pub

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 and leaves 22 critically injured after smoke and flames engulf a crowded venue. Survivors say there were no rear fire escapes as authorities launch an investigation into one of Thailand's deadliest nightlife tragedies in recent years.

Bangkok Post

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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