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Thailand Proposes B2.45bn Tourism Stimulus Package

Thailand's tourism ministry is proposing a B2.45 billion stimulus package featuring domestic travel co-payments, flight discounts and subsidies aimed at generating B56 billion in economic activity.

17 Jul The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects worth B2.45 billion, aiming to generate B56bn in economic value through a domestic travel co-payment scheme, domestic flight discounts and international flight subsidies.

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Artist Hub Thailand Launches Free Platform for Thai Talent

Artist Hub Thailand has launched a free platform connecting Thai artists, vendors, and event organizers, opening pre-registration for its beta phase in August–September 2026 with no fees or commissions.

17 Jul The Phuket News

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Police

Thailand Raids 33 Companies in Chonburi Over Suspected Foreign Nominee Scheme

Thai authorities raided 33 companies in Chonburi Province on Thursday as part of a nationwide crackdown on foreign investors illegally using Thai nominees to own land and businesses, seizing assets worth 235 million baht.

17 Jul Khaosod

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National

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

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National

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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