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Alleged Nigerian drug kingpin arrested in Bangkok after dramatic standoff

Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) investigators arrested the alleged head of a Nigerian drug network in a dramatic late-night operation during which the suspect attempted to ram his way through a police blockade Tuesday night.

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Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changes

New rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand luggage. Larger devices need airline approval. Using power banks during flights is prohibited. These measures enhance aviation safety, aligning with international standards. The regulations aim…

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Princess Anne to visit Thailand next month

Princess Anne of the United Kingdom will visit Thailand on July 16-17, according to the British embassy in Bangkok.

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Mideast conflict may delay Minor's REIT, IPO plans

The Middle East conflict could delay Minor International Plc's plans to launch its real estate investment trust (REIT) and initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore, although the timeline is still expected to fall in the second half of the year.

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WHA plans dedicated data centre estate

Industrial estate developer WHA Corporation Plc is conducting a feasibility study for a new industrial estate dedicated to data centres, cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Capital flees Thai stocks as baht continues to decline

The ongoing baht depreciation and rising US bond yields are pressuring the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and encouraging capital outflows after the benchmark index retreated from the key psychological level of 1,600 points, say analysts.

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Thai AI usage low despite rapid adoption

Thailand has posted the world's second-fastest growth rate in artificial intelligence (AI) diffusion at 36.4%, though its average diffusion rate still remains low compared with the global average, says Microsoft.

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Pundit: Define your outcome, then use tech

Thailand should develop clear business goals and a method for measuring outcomes that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into the economy rather than buying AI platform licences and giving them away for free, say economists.

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KTX repositions as investment platform

Krungthai XSpring Securities (KTX) is accelerating its shift beyond brokerage, transforming this year to expand recurring revenue from non-brokerage businesses amid intensifying fee competition in Thailand's securities industry.

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PM sets trade goal in Hanoi

Thailand and Vietnam have set a target of lifting bilateral trade to US$25 billion this year, with the two countries' leaders pledging to accelerate economic cooperation under their comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Hanoi on Tuesday.

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Crude Oil Weakness Undercuts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.28%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) fell more...

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Make big firms do more

The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), a consumer watchdog, deserves a big round of applause for launching civil lawsuits against social media giants and commercial banks accused of allowing scammers to exploit local consumers.

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Debt-free energy transition is possible

Thailand's energy transition is on the agenda, but in the most expensive way possible. On May 9, the government published an emergency decree authorising the Ministry of Finance to borrow up to 400 billion baht, of which half is for energy crisis relief and the other half (200 billion baht)…

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Tilling the soil before planting

As Thailand navigates a complex and rapidly changing global landscape, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has opened a vital public dialogue regarding the draft framework of the 14th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2028–2032). Among its core pillars, "Pillar 3: Upgrading Human Capital", stands out as…

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GRC forum touts Thai research globally

The Thailand RISE Fund under Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) co-hosted the 14th Global Research Council annual forum in Bangkok during May 18-22.

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Sugar Prices Tumble as Crude Oil Plunges

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.15 (-1.06%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.10 (-0.47%). Sugar prices fell sharply to 1-week lows today amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) is down more than -5% at...

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Harley's Moving Engine Production To The US. Switches After Years of Offshoring

Harley-Davidson announced that it would be moving production of its Revolution Max engine to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities after years of building them in Thailand. The company stated it's part of its 'Back to the Bricks' strategy.

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J&T Express's "Double 6" Parcel Volume Hits New High, Surging 83.5% YoY in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the conclusion of the "Double 6" mid-year shopping festival in Southeast Asia across major e-commerce platforms, global logistics service provider J&T Express delivered an outstanding performance. During the core promotional period, its overall parcel volume surged by 83.5% year-over-year ("YoY") to 213…

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New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded

Thailand's new lead negotiator in the southern peace process has pledged cooperation with all sides in what he termed a long process in a new push to end the conflict in the violence-plagued region.

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Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, says UN

⁠More ⁠than 5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand's border have found jobs since the Thai government eased employment curbs last year, an approach ‌that offers a regional example, a senior United Nations (UN) refugee official told Reuters .

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The cost of going to the World Cup just went up

Thailand has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, and the fans here have made their peace with this in the most pragmatic way available: by adopting someone else's team and following it with the kind of devotion that qualified nations' supporters spend a lifetime building.

Bangkok Post

Educated abroad, at home

The first thing many Bangkok parents do after having a child is research international school waitlists, not primary school, not secondary, but the waitlist itself, which in some cases opens before the child can walk and closes, at the most competitive schools, before most parents have thought to look.

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In a broken system, how far will you bend?

From the award-winning director of Mad Unicorn comes The Evil Lawyer , a searing legal drama that cracks open Thailand’s justice system — and asks what it really takes to fight for the truth when the system is broken, when the odds are stacked against you.

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Unlocking western China

Two-way tourism has been a focus in driving Chinese arrivals back to pre-pandemic levels, said the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) during a roadshow in new potential cities in China.

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Used car sales to stay stagnant in 2026

Thailand's used car market is expected to remain sluggish in 2026, weighed down by competitive pricing in the new car segment, particularly electric vehicles (EVs).

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