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Thailand Officially Commences 2026 Tropical Fruit Season, Strategic Integration of Gastronomy Soft Power to Accelerate Grassroots Economic Growth

Thailand has officially entered its most vital agricultural window, leveraging the May peak of Durian and Mangosteen to drive a high-value "Food Soft Power" strategy. Beyond being a top global exporte...

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MHESI Positions Genomics as Future Growth Engine, Aiming to Become Regional Precision Medicine Hub

Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has underscored genomics as a critical pillar for the country’s future, aiming to transform healthcare services to...

Tourism

Thailand Relaxes Drone Rules for Tourists With Registration

Thailand has relaxed drone rules for tourists, allowing operations in most areas after proper registration and approval, though restrictions remain in seven border provinces for security reasons.

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MDES Accelerates ThaiLLM Development to Power Homegrown AI and Boost Digital GDP

Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is advancing the development of a national artificial intelligence model, Thai Large Language Model (ThaiLLM), as a key driver of the country�...

New Phuket Governor Takes Office
Regional

New Phuket Governor Takes Office

PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum officially began his duties yesterday (June 29), arriving at Phuket Provincial Hall to take up the provinces top administrative post.

Flat domestic tourism projected
Tourism

Flat domestic tourism projected

BANGKOK: Tourism operators expect the domestic market will be flat or contract from last year unless the government launches an effective stimulus scheme to increase low-season trips, as Thai household income generation weakened last year.

Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Breaking

Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from a certain shortage of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin yesterday (June 28), after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war.

Tourism

Thailand Showcases Cuisine And Culture At Kuala Lumpur Festival

Thailand promoted its cuisine and culture at a three-day festival in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to inspire Malaysian travelers to visit the kingdom through food experiences and wellness offerings.

Tourism

TAT Roadshow Connects Thai Tourism With South Africa Market

Thailand's Tourism Authority organized a roadshow across three South African cities in late June, bringing 20 Thai tourism sellers together with local travel professionals to expand partnerships and promote long-haul travel to Thailand's be

Thailand Businesses Face Hidden POS System Compliance Risks
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Thailand Businesses Face Hidden POS System Compliance Risks

For many businesses, a point-of-sale (POS) system is seen simply as a payment tool at the cashier. In reality, it has become central to business operations.

Deputy Minister of Transport inspects Phuket jet-skis, airport taxis, piers
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Deputy Minister of Transport inspects Phuket jet-skis, airport taxis, piers

Deputy Minister of Transport Sanphet Bunyamanee inspected jet-ski operations, airport taxis, and Chalong Pier in Phuket, vowing to enhance safety standards and modernize transport services for the tourism sector.

House Committees visit Old Town, Phuket Pearl, talk waste
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House Committees visit Old Town, Phuket Pearl, talk waste

Five House committees visited Phuket to investigate hotel licensing, the pearl industry, and waste management issues to inform future legislative reforms.