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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

SAMUT SAKHON - With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

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Thailand leads regional peers in digital trust ranking

A new report dubs Thailand the epicentre of digital trust in Southeast Asia, leading the region in consumer confidence in both human creators and generative artificial intelligence (AI).

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Bargain hunters pounce as market stalls

The property downturn is no longer producing the same outcome for everyone. While residential developers pull back amid weak demand and mounting financial pressure, brokers and private equity investors are stepping forward, seeing one of the strongest buying opportunities in years.

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Launching a bid for AI sovereignty

Thailand is advancing artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty through domestic large language models (LLM) such as ThaiLLM, led by the Big Data Institute (BDI) and its partners.

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Data centre race faces power logjam

Power, not land prices, has become the biggest hurdle for data centre investors evaluating Thailand, as growing demand is increasingly constrained by limited electricity and water infrastructure, according to property consultancy Savills Thailand.

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Thailand to avoid Mideast war oil shock

Thailand will not face a crude oil shortage in August despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, as supply remains sufficient for all six domestic refineries, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).

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Trade deficit marks a sea change

Thailand's widening trade deficit may appear alarming at first glance, but a deeper analysis suggests it is more a sign of economic transformation than deterioration.

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Why maths skills matter for medical AI

The recent announcement that two Chinese mathematicians, Yu Deng and Hong Wang, had simultaneously received the 2026 Fields Medal made headlines around the world. To many, it was a celebration of individual brilliance. To others, it symbolised China's growing scientific strength.

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Questions swirl over BJT unity

Although Bhumjaithai (BJT) leaders insist the party remains united, a series of recent developments has fuelled speculation over whether Thailand's dominant coalition partner is facing more than routine political tensions.

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Diage Festival returns to Cloud11 in Bangkok

Diage Festival, Thailand's leading digital arts and electronic music festival, is set to return from Oct 31 to Nov 1 at Cloud11 in Bangkok, promising another immersive celebration of cutting-edge audiovisual experiences.

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Woman courier cleared of drug smuggling in Japan returns home

A Thai woman courier suspected of smuggling drugs into Japan has returned to Thailand after convincing Japanese prosecutors she was unaware that crystal methamphetamine was hidden in coffee sachets in a package she carried for a client.

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Thailand rebuts UN rapporteur's border conflict claims

Thailand has rebutted claims by a United Nations human rights expert on the impact of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, disputing figures he cited on displaced Cambodians and migrant workers returning from Thailand.

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Setbacks on land reform path

Thailand needs to make its bloated bureaucracy leaner. No one can dispute that. But dismantling an institution created to reduce the country’s land inequality, in the name of civil service reform, raises troubling questions.

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Thai ICF 2026 to feature 21 choirs

The annual Thailand International Choral Festival is set to take place from Monday until Friday at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok, with performances from 21 Thai and international choirs under this year's theme of "Sabai Sabai".

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Jude's new Port of call as forward eyes trophies

Thai-English forward Jude Soonsup-Bell said he believes in Port's potential after joining the Thai League 1 giants from English league.

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Tomorrowland fest to rake in B6.13bn

Thailand expects the inaugural Tomorrowland Thailand music festival in December to attract at least 150,000 visitors and generate an estimated 6.13 billion baht in economic activity.

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Anutin vows justice over murders

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed condolences to the family of two Russian siblings killed in a high-profile murder case and apologised to Russian tourists and the Russian people over the incident.

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The brief life and sudden death of Zyzz: why did the bodybuilding influencer die at just 22?

Long before looksmaxxers, Aziz ‘Zyzz’ Shavershian was famous online for posting workouts and rage-bait – until he died in Thailand in 2011. A new documentary reveals what really happened

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True chief sets out plans to create AI tech powerhouse

Three years after a landmark merger that fundamentally altered Thailand's telecom landscape, True Corporation is far from resting on its laurels.

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War Elephants face acid test

Seven-times champions Thailand will take on arch-rivals Malaysia in an Asean Hyundai Cup Group B fixture at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium on Saturday night, in what promises to be one of the standout ties of the group phase.

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Thailand seeks to lift investment

Thailand aims to raise total investment to 30% of GDP to escape the middle-income trap and achieve high-income status within the next 12 years, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.

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Thailand moves closer to currency watchlist removal

The Bank of Thailand is upbeat that the nation could be removed from the US Treasury's Monitoring List in the next review following improvement in the latest report.

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The roadmap for a baht-backed stablecoin

Over the past few years, Thailand has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's most proactive and structured hosts for digital asset regulation. Driven by a high level of retail crypto adoption, a tech-savvy population and strong institutional backing, the focus has shifted towards building a utility-driven digital asset system.

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Waste into wealth: A regenerative path

Waste is often seen as the inevitable by-product of economic growth. In reality, it may become one of the most valuable resources economies possess.

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Calls mount to probe Hlun's death further

The sudden death of a 27-year-old Thai traveller and YouTuber has sent shockwaves through Thailand, leaving his followers and the wider public searching for answers.

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