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Drawing for duty: Inside Thailand's controversial military lottery

Every year, a nationwide military lottery determines the fate of tens of thousands of young men in Thailand. Military conscription is mandatory for all men aged 21 and over. Following armed confrontations between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025 and again in December, tensions remain high despite a ceasefire and…

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Consumer watchdog to file civil suit against Volvo Cars' Thai unit

Thailand's consumer watchdog has approved the filing of ‌a civil lawsuit against the local unit of Volvo Cars and its repair and maintenance unit, Scandinavian Auto Co Ltd, over battery-related fires in its EX30 model, Pradoemchai Bunchualuai, ⁠an adviser to the minister who chairs the watchdog, said on Friday.

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Thai headline inflation at 2.79% in May, below forecast

Thailand's headline consumer price index ‌rose by 2.79% in May from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.

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Rise of the magic weight-loss injection pen

Social media abuzz with controversy as global Ozempic phenomenon spreads to Thailand

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Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.

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Kingdom eye positive start against Kuwait

Thailand will face Kuwait in a friendly match at BG Stadium on Friday.

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Sihasak maps out vision at OECD meet

Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said competitiveness in the modern era is determined not merely by investment incentives but increasingly by workforce skills, innovation, regulatory quality, ease of doing business and policy stability.

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Limited upside ahead for rising SET index

Stock market analysts predict Thailand's benchmark index will continue its rise despite limited upside, saying Thai equities have become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to deeply discounted valuations and improving earnings prospects.

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Dollar Weakness Lifts Sugar Prices on Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.03 (+0.21%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+0.99%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as dollar weakness spurred some short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices were...

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Rising costs may nudge up snack prices

Thai snack manufacturers face several challenges this year, from rising costs for logistics and packaging to the impact of the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.

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Investing in hope for the planet

Every year on World Environment Day, we are reminded that protecting nature is not simply an environmental responsibility. It is an economic imperative.

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The practice of forced labour hides in plain sight

Thailand hosts about 4.1 million migrant workers, registered and unregistered alike. They build buildings, staff factories, harvest fields, crew fishing boats and tend homes. They keep labour costs competitive and fill shortages that no domestic workforce can. Without them, Thailand's economy would falter.

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Today’s Slump in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.11%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and are mixed after dollar weakness spurred some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices are under pressure today...

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MSA Asia expands Employer of Record services across Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand

SHANGHAI, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Asia, a specialist in cross-border company incorporation, accounting and tax advisory across the Asia-Pacific, today announced the expansion of its Employer of Record (EOR) services across Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. This new offering complements its existing market entry solutions in those locations. For...

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New US tariff could threaten Thai exports

A new US tariff could pose a severe threat to Thai exports in the latter half of this year, causing fresh trade uncertainties, say economists and businesses.

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Maternal mental health ‘needs more resources’

Untreated mental health issues in pregnant women and new mothers in Thailand represent an economic cost of an estimated 68 billion baht a year, with nearly half of the burden falling on children, a new report has found.

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Delta Thailand Showcases Integrated Building Automation Solutions for Smarter, Healthier and More Sustainable Spaces at NOVA Expo 2026

BANGKOK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, is presenting its integrated building automation solutions at NOVA Expo 2026, Booth V9, EH103 Hall. The showcase highlights an integrated building automation ecosystem for two key vertical applications:…

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Thai consumers’ council to sue Facebook

The Thailand Consumers Council is preparing to file the country’s first-ever lawsuit against Facebook for failing to adequately protect people from fraudulent content on its platform.

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Dry weather disrupting Asian agriculture

Planting delayed in in India, Southeast Asia and Australia as powerful El Nino takes shape

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Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

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New movies out this week: June 4-10

Six new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

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Siam Gas anticipates over 10% sales growth

Siam Gas and Petrochemicals Plc (SGP), Thailand's second-largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader by volume, expects sales to grow by at least 10.5% year-on-year to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026 despite sharp increases in global LPG prices triggered by Middle East tensions.

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China must hear river warnings

As thousands of people take part in the Peace Walk for Rivers from May 31 to June 5, marching from Tha Ton Bridge in Chiang Mai to Mae Fah Luang Bridge in Chiang Rai to defend six transboundary rivers affected by unregulated mining in Myanmar, an unexpected statement appeared on…

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SEC to launch targeted crackdown on financial crime

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out one of its most significant anti-financial crime initiatives in recent years, aiming to close loopholes that fraudsters, money launderers and cybercriminals could exploit to channel illicit funds through Thailand's capital markets.

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Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tn

Thailand's sustainable bond market has surpassed 1.1 trillion baht in cumulative issuance, with regulators and market participants now turning their attention to transition finance as the next major growth driver, particularly for carbon-intensive industries seeking funding to support decarbonisation efforts.

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