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Thailand Outlines Three Key Points in US Trade Talks
Thailand's deputy PM outlined three priorities in US trade talks: honoring a 19% tariff agreement, increasing Thai investment in America to nearly $20 billion with new energy and agricultural projects, and expanding cooperation on labor and
Thai Teen Shutouts Filipino Foe at Asian U-14 Tennis
Thai player Pinmukda Somsri dominated the Asian U-14 Tennis Championship, shutting out Philippines opponent Daphinah Sinsuwat 6-0, 6-0 in the opening round at Muang Thong Thani.
TCP Identifies Three Blind Spots Threatening Thai SME Growth
Thai SMEs face three hidden threats to growth: making decisions based on gut feeling rather than data, building teams dependent on owners, and confusing sales shipments with actual consumer purchases. Business advisory group TCP warns that
Thailand Launches One Map Initiative to Standardize Land Data
Thailand's new One Map initiative creates a standardized national land boundary database to replace conflicting data from multiple agencies, with Phase 2 advancing across 77 provinces to improve land management and resolve jurisdictional di
Health Ministry: Ang Thong Hospital Care Met Standards, Meal Held Near ICU Inappropriate
Health Ministry officials confirmed that medical care at Ang Thong Hospital's neonatal ICU met standards, but deemed a meal function held in the ward itself inappropriate and in violation of infection-control protocols.
Thailand Exempts 923 Fishing Boats From 167 Million Baht Tax
Thailand's Cabinet has approved tax exemptions totaling 167 million baht for 923 fishing boat owners participating in an unlicensed vessel removal program, allowing them to retain full compensation as capital for new livelihoods.
GULF Invites Public to Nominate Areas for Free Solar Panel Installation
GULF is accepting public nominations through August 28 for free solar panel installations in remote areas lacking electricity access, as part of its community development initiative that has already served over 10,000 people across Thailand
State Welfare Card Criteria Adjusted, Appeals Extended to August 31
Thailand's Cabinet extended the state welfare card appeal deadline to August 31 and adjusted eligibility criteria, excluding certain students, business partners, and older vehicles while existing beneficiaries retain support through Septemb
True Corporation Launches SkyBridge Air Logistics Platform for Healthcare
True Corporation launched SkyBridge, an AI-powered drone logistics platform delivering medicines and medical supplies to remote areas of Thailand where road access is limited or cut off during disasters. The system recently proved successfu
TAT Launches Campaign for New UNESCO Heritage Site
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has become Thailand's ninth UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its 1,500-year-old Buddhist traditions blending influences from India, Java, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. The Tourism Au
Bangkok Contractor Seeks to Block International School Project Over 57M Baht Debt
A Bangkok construction company owner has filed for suspension of building permits on a 57-million-baht international school project, alleging the client failed to pay installments and illegally brought in new contractors without proper auth
Sleek Partners with ICBC to Ease EV Motorcycle Financing
Sleek and ICBC Leasing launch affordable financing for electric motorcycles, offering loans up to 86,900 baht with monthly payments starting at 3,362 baht to boost EV adoption among professional riders.