The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

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:…

AAP · Jun 4

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

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…

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

Chinese ambassador invited to discuss river pollution

A northern river protection network has invited China's ambassador to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai on World Environment Day and hear concerns over toxic river pollution linked to cross-border mining activities.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

Border move 'saps trust'

Cambodia's decision to initiate compulsory conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) has undermined trust and complicated efforts to reach a negotiated settlement on overlapping maritime claims, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

Sugar Prices Retreat as the Dollar Strengthens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14 (-0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.00 (-0.22%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and settled lower. NY sugar slipped from a 1-week high on Wednesday, and London sugar...

Barchart · Jun 3