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Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets

Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its "NEXT" marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.

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Phuket steps up Ebola virus fight

Authorities in Phuket have stepped up proactive disease control measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus, while confirming no infections have been detected in the country so far.

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Maritime talks with Cambodia fail

No agreement was reached during bilateral talks with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, following Bangkok's decision to cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU 44) on overlapping maritime claims.

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UTN Party opposes jet fuel exports

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) opposes the government's plan to export Jet A-1 aviation fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines, arguing the policy mainly benefits oil refineries while undermining Thailand's tourism sector and energy security.

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Thaifex opens with focus on innovation

Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2026 launched on Wednesday as Thailand shifts its tagline from "Kitchen of the World" to the "Future Food Hub of the World".

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Labour presses Nigel Farage over alleged Russian hack linked to £5m donation

Farage received £5 million from Thailand-based crypto-entrepreneur Christopher Harborne in 2024

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Higher Brazil Sucrose Yields Weigh on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.40 (-2.75%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -7.10 (-1.63%). Sugar prices sold off on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low on higher...

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NACC must come clean

Justice has finally caught up with one of Thailand's most controversial political wealth concealment cases.

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Green buildings no luxury add-on

At our recent annual summit on Building Resilience held in Bangkok, I sat across the table from smart people making familiar arguments. The cost is too high. The market is not ready. The supply chain cannot support it. There is no regulation forcing the issue. I have been hearing these…

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The Evil Lawyer set for June 11 Netflix premiere

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 and the odds are stacked against you. The series' global Netflix premiere…

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Sugar Prices Fall as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.38 (-2.61%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.70 (-1.53%). Sugar prices are selling off today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low on higher sugar...

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Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stays for Brits Amid Foreign Crime Crackdown

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for British tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime, impacting travel plans and requiring new visa arrangements.

International Business Times UK

Resilience at the heart of economic success

A comprehensive vision is needed for strengthening Thailand’s resilience and competitiveness, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, who warned of mounting global challenges while emphasising the need for human development, innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth.

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Thailand becomes first country to enforce 21-day Ebola quarantine

Thailand has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. This measure, effective May 27, 2026, applies to those who have traveled from or passed through these nations within the last 21 days. The move aims to bolster…

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lullaboy to perform in Bangkok on July 28

Indonesian-American singer-songwriter lullaboy will be returning to Thailand, after announcing his second Asia tour, taking place across July and August this year in nine cities.

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Housing demand recovering but outlook still fragile

Thailand’s ⁠housing market showed ⁠signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2026, the Government Housing Bank said on Wednesday, with transaction volumes rising amid ‌government stimulus even as gains in value lagged, underscoring weak purchasing power.

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Solar panels offer escape from debt

Thailand's household debt reached 86.7% of GDP at the end of 2025, among the highest ratios in Asia. The Bank of Thailand's own data shows that debt for consumption is rising; debt based on income-generating assets such as property or housing loans is contracting. The data reflects bread-and-butter issues and…

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Vietnam–Thailand relations at 50

Tomorrow, Vietnam's President To Lam is expected to visit Thailand at a particularly important moment in bilateral relations. The two-day visit comes as Vietnam and Thailand commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, which is a milestone that reflects not only the remarkable transformation of bilateral relations but also the…

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Richard Mille taps into Thai luxury watch boom

Despite being classified as a developing and middle-income nation, Thailand boasts a thriving luxury watch market fuelled by an expanding base of wealthy individuals and a growing culture of horological investment.

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HSBC eyes Chinese clients in Thailand

HSBC Thailand aims to increase its new Chinese corporate clients by 50 companies annually over the next few years in response to the strong growth of Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand.

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CPF pledges to feed the world amid global turmoil

Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) says it aims to provide high-quality protein products to global markets despite geopolitical uncertainty, strengthening Thailand's position in worldwide food security.

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Thai startup digitising smell and taste

MUI Robotics Co Ltd, a Thai deeptech startup, is developing a sensory artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to transform sensory perception into digital intelligence, aiming to position Thailand as a global leader in what it calls the next layer of industrial AI.

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Electronics drive export upgrade

Economists recently upgraded Thailand's export growth outlook for 2026, projecting shipments of electronic components will continue to expand amid improving global trade, while elevated oil prices will drive imports to grow at a faster rate.

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China reunification is an inevitable historical trend

Recently, the world's attention has been focused on the East. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. These two major events have once…

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Rail traffic management 'needs work'

Thailand's Consumer Council (TCC) and the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) are pushing for a major overhaul of Bangkok's traffic management system after a deadly train–bus collision exposed critical weaknesses at railway crossings.

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