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Thailand likely to avoid interest rate hike

The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep interest rates steady as the nation lacks significant inflationary pressure, even as some regional central banks hiked rates to cope with rising prices.

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Vietnam encourages Gulf energy investment

A top Vietnamese leader has invited Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a major telecoms operator, to expand its energy businesses in Vietnam.

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KKP warns Thailand faces dual deficit risk

Thailand could be at risk of entering a "dual deficit" situation and facing longer-term baht weakness.

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Sugar Prices Jump on Fears of a Weak Monsoon in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed up +0.13 (+0.93%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +12.50 (+2.94%). Sugar prices rose sharply on Friday amid concerns that an emerging El Niño weather pattern will lead to a poor monsoon season in India,...

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Thai-Swedish prosperity alliance

A few weeks ago, Their Majesties King Rama X and Queen Suthida of Thailand visited Sweden to join the festivities for His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf's 80th birthday milestone. The historic visit reaffirmed the long and warm friendship between our two Kingdoms, a relationship that formally began with the…

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Pens, pencils and rulers are the life vests kids need

In 2011, I spent an entire week after school trying to pair an ancient Samsung Galaxy tablet with a Chromecast plugged into the back of a brand-new six-foot interactive whiteboard at my school in Thailand.

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Designing a future Bangkok

Bangkok is in full campaign mode. As the capital gears up for the upcoming Bangkok governor election on June 28, we are starting to hear more about how each candidate will whip up the city to their design, turning Bangkok into a thriving capital that can match the structure and…

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Optimism about peace pact lifts equities

RECAP: Asian stock markets rose and oil prices receded yesterday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their war that has hobbled global energy supplies.

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Craft beer group hails end of afternoon alcohol ban

Thailand has finally abandoned its 54-year-old afternoon alcohol sales ban, which the Craft Beer Trade Association described as "a starting point for civilisation".

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Fears of a Poor India Monsoon Lift Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.16 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.50 (+2.94%). Sugar prices are climbing today on concerns that an emerging El Niño weather pattern will lead to a poor monsoon season in India, the world's...

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PLX Asia Summit Introduces Southeast Asia's First Unified Private Label Platform

BANGKOK, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PLX Asia, Southeast Asia's first unified B2B platform dedicated to private label and contract manufacturing, was introduced today through the Industry Leadership Summit, marking the first step toward its full-scale trade event in 2027. Designed to connect retailers, manufacturers, and solution providers, PLX Asia…

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Thailand’s rising demand for quality offers new opportunities for EU

Flavours in fine dining have increasingly evolved beyond the appreciation of familiar delicacies, as organic agriculture and sustainably sourced food redefine culinary experiences through a stronger emphasis on long-term wellbeing, environmental responsibility and fair value for those throughout the food ecosystem.

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Thailand posts record-high current account deficit in April as economy slows

Thailand posted a record-high current account deficit of $7.6 billion in April, with economic growth ‌slowing from the previous month from the impacts of the Middle East war and expected to get weaker, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday.

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Zoomlion Accelerates Global Agricultural Machinery Deployment with Hybrid and Intelligent Product Advances

CHANGSHA, China, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion is accelerating the global rollout of new energy and intelligent agricultural machinery, using major exhibitions in Turkey, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, and China to showcase hybrid tractors, intelligent harvesters and crop-specific mechanization solutions aligned with agriculture's shift toward greener, smarter, and more…

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Immigration to go digital with new app

Amazon Web Services, Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country

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Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has extended permitted alcohol sales to between 11am and midnight, the Royal Gazette announced on Thursday.

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Why ‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer Androgenic got kicked off a Jetstar flight despite claiming medical clearance?

Ronan Androgenic, a Brisbane-based “looksmaxxing” streamer, was removed from a Jetstar flight after staff said he appeared too unwell to travel following facial surgery in Thailand. Androgenic argued he was simply tired and had medical clearance. Jetstar later said crew members can refuse boarding if they believe a passenger is…

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CPN, partners tout 'Grand Grand Sale 2026' campaign

SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN), a Thai real estate developer and the operator of Central malls, is joining hands with Central Retail and public and private partners to create a national shopping campaign entitled "Grand Grand Sale 2026", aiming to strengthen Thailand's position as a global shopping hub.

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Siam Piwat launches global partnerships to capture luxury market

Siam Piwat Group, a global real estate and retail developer, is reinforcing its leadership by expanding its global luxury system with world-class partners to unlock new growth from an expanding wealthy customer base in Asia.

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Minister says FDI must accelerate tech transfers

Thailand should capitalise on the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate technology transfers and support long-term economic growth, says Santitarn Sathirathai, the vice-finance minister.

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Immigration to be digitised with new app

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.

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Sugar Prices Fall on Stronger Production in Brazil

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.21 (-1.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.10 (-0.95%). Sugar prices added to this week's losses on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 5-week...

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Local manufacturing index deflates in April

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell in April to 92.76 points, down 0.36% year-on-year, as global conflicts and domestic challenges weighed on industrial activity. The index declined from 108.69 points in March.

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Decriminalising same-sex relations?

Thailand provides the warmth of a home to a range of Pride activities to raise the profile of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons, in addition to other aspects of gender diversity.

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Reflecting on shared ties and wins

There's a Thai saying, wela phan pai wai muean kohok, time flies by so quickly.

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