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Tourist arrivals dip by 2.9%

Thailand recorded 19.76 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan 1 and Aug 15, down 2.91% year on year, generating 957.6 billion baht in spending.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

PM strengthens Australia ties

Thailand and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on transnational crime and expand bilateral trade and investment under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) while seeking to strengthen their strategic partnership.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Concerns about Tighter Global Supplies Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.08 (+0.46%) on Wednesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.70 (+0.50%). Sugar prices extended this week’s rally on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 15-month high and London sugar posting a 16-month high. The prospects...

Barchart · Aug 19

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Pardons need repairing

Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat deserves credit for his frank admission that Thailand's pardon system is flawed and needs to be reviewed. To prove that his words are not merely hot air, the Justice Ministry must begin overhauling the system immediately, with a clear timeline and a process…

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Sugar Prices Turn Lower on Technical Selling

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.03 (-0.17%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -0.50 (-0.09%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on technical selling. With the sharp rally over the past two weeks, sugar prices...

Barchart · Aug 19

Thailand plans second sustainability bond worth B15bn

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is preparing to issue Thailand’s second sustainability-linked bond (SLB), aiming to raise 15 billion baht through a 15-year issuance tied to the country’s climate and biodiversity goals.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Global Market: Foreign inflows into major Asian bond markets fall to four-month low in July

Foreign investment in major Asian bond markets fell to a four-month low in July as investors turned more selective amid geopolitical risks and higher oil prices. India stood out with $3.04 billion in foreign bond inflows, while Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia saw weaker demand. The broader trend came even as…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

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Asia bond foreign inflows hit four-month low in July on oil shock

In July, foreign investment in local bonds throughout Asia waned, despite a broader global appetite for emerging market debt. Elevated energy prices and economic downturns rendered the region less appealing. While India and South Korea recorded positive inflows, Malaysia and Thailand faced a retreat. Notably, Indonesia's bond inflows plummeted after…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Thailand seeks new path to end deadly southern insurgency, negotiator says

Thailand is ready to shift its approach to a slow-burn insurgency ‌in its Muslim-majority deep south and revitalise a peace process, Bangkok's chief negotiator said, as violence simmers in one of Southeast Asia's longest-running conflicts.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Thai industrial sentiment rises for a second straight month in July

Thailand's industrial sentiment index rose for a second straight month in July ‌due to strong electric vehicle (EV) sales and government support measures, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

'It's my job,' says officer who ticketed upset Malaysian biker

A Thai police officer targeted by a Malaysian biker who called on followers to boycott Thailand after he and his friends were pulled over and ticketed for a range of offences in Hat Yai has defended his actions, insisting he was only doing his legal duty.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Is JollyIRL still alive? Kick streamer's major update after frightening bungee jump incident

JollyIRL sparked widespread concern after her bungee jump livestream in Pattaya, Thailand, suddenly ended following a loud scream. The abrupt cutoff left viewers fearing she may have suffered a serious accident. The Kick streamer later confirmed she was alive and said her arm and neck were hurting, with possible whiplash.…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Pardon rules under review

Critics have questioned the fairness of Thailand's justice system after the early release of former drug lord Laota Saenlee, whose life sentence was reduced to less than 10 years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Anutin pitches Asean gateway

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged Australian businesses to invest in Thailand, touting the nation as a gateway to the 700-million-strong Asean market.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

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Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Call for crypto rule changes to make Thailand a digital hub

Thailand has the potential to become a digital financial hub, yet some changes to rules and regulations are required to make the country more attractive and move ahead of the curve in the global digital asset space, says Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency platform.

AAP · Aug 18

Scammers, defence ties targeted during Thai PM's trip

Australia and Thailand have pledged to deepen cooperation on combating transnational crime, as the two nations prepare to mark a major diplomatic milestone.

Barchart · Aug 18

Global Supply Concerns Fuel a Rally in Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.60 (+3.56%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +16.50 (+3.15%). Sugar prices extended this month’s sharp rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 15-month high and London sugar posting a 16-month high. Tuesday’s...

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Tourist safety can't wait

Thailand has long prided itself on being a premier global destination, actively marketing its warm hospitality while relying on tourism as a critical economic growth engine. But what impression does it send when a traveller takes one wrong turn at a major transit station and ends up being robbed in…

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Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Refugee policy faces OECD test

Thailand is in the midst of gaining international prominence through its membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council from 2025 to 2027, progressing its accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and conducting negotiations over a free trade agreement with the European Union.

Barchart · Aug 18