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Thailand Readies Direct Power Deal for Data Centres

Thailand's government is finalizing a direct power purchase agreement to supply energy to data centers, aiming to support the sector's rapid expansion with dedicated electricity deals.

17 Jul The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Thailand’s energy authorities are intensifying efforts to finalise considerations for the country’s pilot direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme, which is expected to support the rapid growth of data centres and cloud service businesses.

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Government Launches B4bn Retail Bond Savings Plan

BANGKOK: Government retail bonds dubbed ‘Aom Plus’ (Savings Plus) worth B4 billion go on sale at the end of this month, designed to encourage more working-age people to save.

17 Jul The Phuket News

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Police

Three Dogs Killed by Live Power Line During Rainstorm

Three dogs were electrocuted by a live power line in Samut Prakan province on July 16 after a sagging communication cable became energized during a rainstorm. An electrical technician said the cable had not been properly secured after being

17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Launches Upgraded ThaiWater App for Real-Time Disaster Prevention

Thailand's government upgraded the ThaiWater app to provide real-time water and weather data for disaster prevention, integrating information from 56 agencies across 13 ministries into a single interactive platform available free to the pub

17 Jul Khaosod

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National

PM Anutin Meets Chinese President Xi in Shanghai

SHANGHAI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai today (July 17) during his visit to China, with Thai-Cambodian border security expected to be high on the agenda.

17 Jul The Phuket News

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National

Gold Prices Drop Sharply on July 17

Gold prices dropped 600 baht per baht-weight on July 17, with ornamental gold falling to 64,300 baht as global spot prices declined to $3,987 per ounce.

17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Doctor Urges Fire Evacuation Training After Bangkok Bar Blaze

A doctor called for mandatory evacuation training after a deadly Bangkok bar fire, warning that people must practice staying calm and following safety procedures before disaster strikes rather than relying on instinct in emergencies.

17 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Environment Minister Orders Crackdown on Protected Forest Encroachments in Phuket

Four suspects were arrested in Phuket's Naka Ridge National Reserved Forest for illegally constructing structures on protected land, as authorities intensify enforcement against forest encroachment across Thailand.

17 Jul Khaosod

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Weather

Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Rattles Chiang Mai

A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Wianghaeng District in Chiang Mai early Wednesday morning, with residents reporting light tremors but no structural damage.

17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Rethinks Tourism Strategy With Health and Wellness Focus

Thailand is pivoting its tourism strategy toward health and wellness sectors to boost economic growth amid global volatility and domestic economic challenges. An August 5 seminar will bring government and industry leaders together to develo

17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Miss Supranational Thailand Title Restored After Drama

Aye Kannyalak was reinstated as Miss Supranational Thailand 2026 after a dispute, with former pageant director Jo Kampol Thongchai mediating between her and her male counterpart to resolve misunderstandings.

17 Jul Khaosod

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