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Call for more local parts in electric cars

Automotive leaders are urging the government to promote greater use of locally sourced auto parts in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to protect the country's supply chain against cheap imported EVs.

Bangkok Post

AIS, Bangkok Land eye smart city in Nonthaburi

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with Bangkok Land to transform the Muang Thong Thani area into Thailand's next smart economic district.

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NSA Ajit Doval meets top brass of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar ahead of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' meeting

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held a series of bilateral discussions with key leaders from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh and Myanmar ahead of the BIMSTEC Security Summit in the national capital on Thursday.

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Chinese freight truckers told to obey Thai rules

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has stepped up enforcement measures against Chinese cross-border freight trucks found operating outside their authorised routes, warning that any future violations will result in immediate interception, orders to return to approved routes and legal action.

Bangkok Post

Thailand holds out hope for Suu Kyi meeting

Asean envoy will attempt to see deposed leader on upcoming Myanmar visit

Bangkok Post

Households get more breaks on power bills

New revisions in Thailand’s electricity tariff structure will lower power rates for household consumers and remove public street lighting costs from residential electricity bills, expected to take effect as early as the August billing cycle.

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Cambodian tycoon was landlord to scammers and traffickers

O’SMACH, Cambodia - A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for industrial-scale scamming and human trafficking operations, Reuters has found.

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In Thailand, phone brands are seen as status symbols

Thai buyers increasingly see smartphones not just as gadgets, but as signals of value, status and trust, making the choice between Samsung, Apple, Oppo, Vivo, Infinix, Nothing and Honor a small but revealing social statement in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Thailand foreign arrivals down 3.09% so far this year

⁠Thailand's foreign arrivals dropped ‌by 3.09% in the Jan 1 ⁠to July ‌11 period compared with ⁠the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported ‌on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking

The COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated investment in health infrastructure across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Thailand.

The Conversation

Stronger European links needed

Speaking at the National Press Council of Thailand on July 4, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas gave one of the clearest recent statements of the government's economic thinking: Thailand is being hit by global shocks it cannot control and domestic weaknesses it can no longer defer. Investment,…

Bangkok Post

Worawit: The doctor with a border

Dr Worawit Tantiwattanasap, director of Umphang Hospital, has spent his entire career treating patients along the remote and rugged terrain of the Thai-Myanmar border. "Border doctors are like soldiers, but the enemy isn't people or armies, but disease," he tells me in our interview on June 19. "Preventing epidemics from…

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Southeast Asia sets pace for Gemini usage

The number of active users on the Google Gemini app in Southeast Asia has more than doubled in a year, driven by Gen Z and local language capability.

Bangkok Post

Luxury car sales likely to slow amid stricter lending

Thailand's premium and luxury car market is bracing for a slowdown as household debt, sluggish economic growth and stricter lending criteria weigh on consumer demand, says Performance Motors, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based Sime Motors and authorised dealer for BMW, Mini and Porsche.

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PepsiCo doubles down on local resilience

The world has shifted from an era of seamless globalisation to a period of significant disruptions characterised by fragmented supply chains, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about climate change.

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Ministry seeks to bridge economies at global summit

Thailand will champion its role as a "connected economy", helping to bridge a fragmented world at this October's International Monetary Fund-World Bank Annual Meetings, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

Bangkok Post

Fire spurs venue law rethink

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a sweeping review of Thailand's entertainment venue laws and zoning regulations following the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao.

Bangkok Post

Prachya cracks top 100, LTAT hails rankings surge

The Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) has hailed the progress of its leading players following notable rises in the latest world rankings.

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Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt.

Bangkok Post

Visit the Deep South with Siam Society

Siam Society is holding a study trip to explore the cultural legacy of Thailand's Deep South in Pattani and Narathiwat from Aug 14-16.

Bangkok Post

Ryeowook celebrates 10 years of solo-stardom with 'Dive To Blue In Bangkok' show on Saturday

Ryeowook from K-pop boy band Super Junior celebrates a decade as a solo artist with his first full-scale concert in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Defence industry partnership with Malaysia expands

Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to forge closer cooperation in security, border development and the defence industry, with both countries looking to elevate bilateral ties to a “strategic partnership for peace and development”, according to Thailand’s Public Relations Department.

Bangkok Post

Asean envoy meets Myanmar rebel groups in Thailand

Asean’s special envoy on Myanmar has held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and ‌a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle the country’s civil war, with both sides expressing openness to dialogue, the Philippines said on Tuesday.

The Economic Times

Thailand keeps visa-free entry for Indians, but stay limit cut to 30 days

Thailand will now offer Indian travelers a 30-day visa-free entry. This change aligns with current travel patterns and supports the tourism sector. Previously, Indian citizens enjoyed a 60-day visa exemption period. The government aims to manage visa-free access and address illegal activities. This policy update also benefits travelers from several…

Bangkok Post

New Thai-Malaysian checkpoint a boon for tourism

But border town near old checkpoint fears a bust as vehicle traffic will drop

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