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Bridgestone Launches Premium Sport Tire for EVs and High-Performance Cars
Bridgestone launches the POTENZA SPORT EVO, a premium sport tire engineered for high-performance and electric vehicles with superior wet grip, extended tire life, and reduced rolling resistance. The tire arrives in Thailand in 2025 across 7
PM Anutin Says Fraud Probe Measures Underway
Authorities have launched a fraud investigation into local civil service exams after discovering mismatched score certificates and answer sheets, with plans to invalidate nearly 6,000 positions and pursue criminal charges against suspects.
Cabinet Extends 7% VAT Rate for Another Year
Thailand's Cabinet approved extending the 7% VAT rate for another year through September 2026, aiming to ease living costs and boost consumer spending and business investment.
Lawyer Submits Senate Election-Rigging Evidence to Prosecutors
A lawyer submitted evidence of alleged senate election-rigging to opposition MPs at parliament on July 27, urging prosecutors to fast-track the case to the Constitutional Court rather than wait for the Election Commission's 2-3 month review
Cabinet Approves Five Regional Education Officials
The Cabinet has approved five civil servants to regional education officer positions to oversee education strategies across provincial clusters, with one candidate rejected for insufficient job tenure in their previous role.
Thailand's Manufacturing Index Shrinks 3.1% in June
Thailand's manufacturing output contracted 3.1% year-over-year in June, with weakness in automotive and petroleum sectors offset by strong domestic demand for consumer goods and stimulus-driven consumption.
Denmark's EV Market Booming, Opens Door for Thai Auto Exporters
Denmark's electric vehicle market surged to nearly 80% of new car sales in early 2025, prompting Thailand's trade promotion agency to push Thai automotive component manufacturers and clean energy firms to capitalize on expanding Nordic expo
XPeng Expands Parts Warehouse to Support EV Growth
XPeng has partnered with TVS SCS Logistics to nearly triple its parts warehouse capacity in Thailand, expanding from 1,000 to 3,000 square meters to support faster repairs and better after-sales service as the EV maker ramps up operations.
Deputy PM Meets Political Mentor Tonight to Defuse Coalition Tensions
Deputy PM Pipat Ratchakitprakarn denied coalition tensions Tuesday, blaming unnamed sources for spreading discord rumors and announcing a joint public appearance with the party's political mentor in Nakhon Si Thammarat on July 31 to demonst
Settrade Opens Government Savings Bond Subscriptions Via 15 Brokers
Settrade is opening Government Savings Bond subscriptions through 15 brokers via its Streaming app from August 3–5, with a minimum investment of 1,000 baht and interest rates up to 2.8% annually.
Natural Resources Ministry Honors King's Birthday
The Natural Resources Ministry held a ceremonial blessing for the King's birthday on July 27, with staff pledging loyalty and recommitting to public service under Minister Suchart Chomklin's leadership.
Cabinet Approves Nine Senior Agriculture Ministry Appointments
Thailand's Cabinet approved nine senior appointments and transfers within the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on July 27, reshuffling leadership across irrigation, livestock, forestry and other agricultural divisions based on merit