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Thailand Hosts Creative Cities Forum in Bangkok August 2026
Thailand will host the Creative Cities Network Forum in Bangkok August 5-7, 2026, bringing together representatives from nine Thai cities and international partners to share knowledge on connecting culture, creativity, and sustainable touri
Thailand-China High-Speed Rail Phase 1 Nears 55% Completion
Thailand's high-speed rail link from Bangkok to Nong Khai is 55% complete on phase 1, with the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima segment targeted to open in 2026 as part of a larger three-nation transport network connecting Thailand, Laos, and Chin
Thailand Must Urgently Reform Elderly Welfare System
More than 74 percent of Thai elderly say the state welfare system is insufficient and unprepared for the country's aging society, urging the government to urgently reform services with better access to healthcare, home care, and simplified
Thailand Pushes to Export Red Cow Milk to Six Asian Markets
Thailand is targeting six Asian countries to expand exports of Red Cow milk, with Malaysia and Indonesia as priority markets for halal certification and growth opportunities.
Thailand Eyes Massive Land Bridge Project Despite Environmental Concerns
Thailand's controversial one-trillion-baht Land Bridge project connecting the Gulf and Andaman coasts remains suspended despite PM backing, as environmental groups and officials cite poor economic viability and severe threats to marine ecos
Thai Post Partners With Thaipre for Digital Insurance
Thai Post and Thaipre Insurance have formed a strategic alliance to expand digital insurance access through Thailand's 10,000+ postal offices and online channels nationwide.
Election Commission Vows Senate Vote Case Done by Month's End
The Election Commission promised to resolve a Senate election dispute case by month's end through independent legal review, then vote on its findings.
65-Year-Old's Liver Packed With Tumors After Month of Diarrhea
A 65-year-old HBV carrier arrived at hospital with a month of diarrhea and was found to have his liver packed with tumors, a condition he could have detected earlier with regular screening.
Thailand Launches EV Charging Network Hub Plan
Thailand's government and major power companies signed an agreement to build a centralized EV charging network hub that will standardize data sharing across the country's charging infrastructure, making it easier for drivers to find and use
Thai Beverage Hosts Decade of Development Tribute to the King
Thai Beverage and partner organizations honored the King's decade of reign by launching coordinated development projects across government, private, and civil sectors to implement the royal mandate of "inherit, preserve, and advance" for su
Thailand Unveils 7 Aggressive Tourism Policies to Become Global Event Hub
Thailand's Tourism Ministry launched seven policies to become a global event hub, prioritizing high-value tourism and sustainability while hosting major festivals like Tomorrowland Thailand expected to generate billions in annual revenue.
GMMTV Apologizes After Fan Clash at Novel Festival
GMMTV apologized after a staff member used excessive force against a Chinese fan during a seating dispute at the International Novel Festival in Bangkok, sparking backlash from both Thai and international fan communities over how the incide