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Thai Premier to Visit China July 16-20

Prime Minister Anuthín Charnvírakul will visit China July 16-20 to strengthen bilateral ties with Chinese leadership and promote Thai investment opportunities across Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing.

Thai Premier to Visit China July 16-20
14 Jul Khaosod

Prime Minister Anuthín Charnvírakul will undertake an official visit to China from July 16-20, 2025, following an invitation from President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek announced on July 14. The premier will visit three Chinese cities: Shanghai, where he will pay respects to President Xi Jinping and attend the opening of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference; Chengdu, where he will chair a Board of Investment seminar and open a Thai investment office at the consulate general to promote Thai business opportunities with Chinese investors; and Beijing, where he will hold full bilateral meetings with Premier Li Qiang and meet with Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress. Multiple cooperation documents spanning trade, investment, science, technology, artificial intelligence, and regional security issues will be signed during the visit.

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Thailand Attracts 69 Film Shoots, Generates 4 Billion Baht in H1

Thailand attracted 69 international film productions in the first half of 2025, generating over 4 billion baht in revenue as the government strengthens incentives to compete for major Hollywood projects.

Thailand Attracts 69 Film Shoots, Generates 4 Billion Baht in H1
14 Jul Khaosod

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Foundation Aids Families of Fire Victims

The Po Tek Tung Foundation distributed 20,000 baht in funeral aid to families of workers killed in the Ladprao beer factory fire and arranged transport of the deceased to their hometowns for religious ceremonies.

Foundation Aids Families of Fire Victims
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National

Social Security Adopts CARE Formula to Boost Low Pensions

Thailand's Social Security Office is adopting the CARE formula to boost low pensions, adjusting calculations to better reflect lifetime earnings and contribution duration, with payments beginning next period.

Social Security Adopts CARE Formula to Boost Low Pensions
14 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Pushes Fruit Exports to 332.5 Billion Baht

Thailand aims to boost fruit exports to 332.5 billion baht in 2025, a 73% jump from last year, by expanding markets in China, Taiwan, Japan and the UAE through improved logistics and live-streaming sales strategies.

Thailand Pushes Fruit Exports to 332.5 Billion Baht
14 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Publicly Burns Seized Drugs to Build Public Trust

Thailand publicly burned seized drugs in a July 2026 ceremony led by top health and police officials to demonstrate that confiscated narcotics are destroyed rather than resold, addressing public concerns about the fate of confiscated metham

Thailand Publicly Burns Seized Drugs to Build Public Trust
14 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Revises Visa-Free Policy, Cuts Stay from 60 to 30 Days

Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for most nationalities while adding six new countries to its exemption list, as authorities aim to boost security screening and prevent misuse of extended tourist visas.

Thailand Revises Visa-Free Policy, Cuts Stay from 60 to 30 Days
14 Jul Khaosod

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National

Chao Phraya Express Cuts Fares by 1 Baht

Chao Phraya Express Boat cut fares by 1 baht across all routes starting July 17, passing savings from lower diesel costs to Bangkok commuters.

Chao Phraya Express Cuts Fares by 1 Baht
14 Jul Khaosod

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National

PM Anuthon Vows Zero Tolerance for Local Exam Fraud

Prime Minister Anuthon vowed zero tolerance for those involved in a civil service exam cheating scandal, with three suspects already arrested and stricter vetting procedures announced for all future ministerial appointments.

PM Anuthon Vows Zero Tolerance for Local Exam Fraud
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National

Thailand Launches Affordable Curry Rice Initiative With Vendors

Thailand's Internal Trade Department is launching talks with restaurant operators and market vendors to make curry rice meals more affordable through subsidies or direct farmer-to-restaurant sales. The initiative involves 5,000 Blue Flag bu

Thailand Launches Affordable Curry Rice Initiative With Vendors
14 Jul Khaosod

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National

Bangkok Political Figure Defends Aide's Fire Rescue Role

A Bangkok political figure defended his candidate's actions at a warehouse fire after criticism that the aide impersonated an official while wearing military uniform and briefing media alongside the Prime Minister.

Bangkok Political Figure Defends Aide's Fire Rescue Role
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