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Commerce Ministry Tightens Rules Against Shell Company Loopholes
Thailand's Commerce Ministry tightened rules against nominee company loopholes by requiring foreign investors to submit investment justification letters and bank statements, effective August 1, targeting the 119,116 Thai-registered companie
Interior Ministry Vows Local Exam Fraud Probe Results Within Week
Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister pledged to deliver results within a week on an ongoing investigation into fraud allegations in local government recruitment exams, vowing swift action against any officials or individuals involved in corr
Election Official Asks Thai EC to Probe Orange-Slate Candidate Collusion
A civil society leader asked Thailand's Election Commission to investigate whether 300 orange-slate Senate candidates engaged in illegal coordinated activity, arguing that similar conduct by opposing groups has been treated differently unde
Lawmaker Urges Strict Review of Duplicate Government Spending
A Bangkok MP is pushing for stricter scrutiny of government spending, flagging wasteful seminars, public relations campaigns, and consultant fees that lack clear public benefit ahead of the 2570 budget approval.
Politician Flags Stalled Local Exam Fraud Case After 40 Days
An MP has called out stalled progress in a 5-billion-baht local government exam fraud investigation after 40 days, alleging a premeditated conspiracy involving collusion between the Department of Local Administration and Srinakharinwirot Un
EXIM Bank Launches 2% Export Credit Program for Thai SMEs
EXIM Bank launches a 2% export credit program for Thai SMEs at Franchise Expo Thailand 2026 (August 6–9), offering loans, insurance, and special discounts to help small businesses access global markets with reduced financing costs.
Koh Kret Red Tea Earns Geographic Indication Status
Koh Kret red tea, made from local red mulberry leaves using traditional Mon methods, has earned geographic indication status as Nonthaburi's fifth GI product, generating over 8 million baht annually while preserving community heritage.
Thailand Extends Maternity Leave for State Enterprise Workers
Thailand's labour department is consulting on extending maternity leave for state enterprise workers from 98 to 120 days with full pay, matching benefits already available to private-sector employees.
Bangkok Prepares Flood Defenses for 2025 Monsoon Season
Bangkok has completed 98% of its annual drainage maintenance and deployed pumping equipment across all 560 locations ahead of the May 2025 monsoon season, supported by extensive monitoring systems feeding real-time data to a 24-hour flood p
Government Helps Low-Income Applicants Disqualified From Welfare Card
The government will help low-income applicants rejected from the 2026 State Welfare Card after being flagged as company directors or shareholders they claim not to actually own or control.
Thailand Links Traffic Fines to Vehicle Tax Registration
Starting August 1, drivers with unpaid traffic fines will be blocked from renewing vehicle tax stickers under Thailand's new road safety enforcement system linking citations to vehicle registration.
Poll: 31.7% Want Higher Welfare Card Limits
A Thai welfare card survey finds nearly one-third of respondents want higher spending limits to match rising living costs, while regional divides emerge over eligibility screening with Bangkok supporting restrictions and the Northeast oppos