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Thai Stock Market Eyes 1,700 Points as Foreign Funds Flow In
The Thai stock market is expected to reach 1,700 points by year-end as foreign funds pour in and corporate earnings recover, with analysts recommending selective buying in power, banking, and tourism stocks.
China Envoy Proposes Three Steps to Deepen Thailand-China Ties
China's ambassador outlined three steps to boost Thailand-China economic ties, emphasizing shared opportunities in green and digital technology, infrastructure projects including a railway network, and the upcoming Cooperation Expo 2026 fol
TFEX Eases Gold Investment for Retail Traders
Thailand's futures exchange TFEX launched Mini Gold Online Futures in May, allowing retail traders to invest in gold with smaller contract sizes and lower margin requirements than previously available.
Thailand Targets 3% Growth Through Investment Push
Thailand's government targets 3% economic growth by boosting private and public investment, which expanded roughly 10% and aims for 9.4% respectively in early 2025, while addressing risks from inflation and a ballooning current account defi
Election Commission Defends Senate Graft Case Decision
The Election Commission defended its handling of a Senate election fraud case, saying its decision will be based on evidence and legal procedure rather than public opinion, with a ruling expected by August.
Thailand Marks King's 74th Birthday With Royal Observances
Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's 74th birthday on July 28 with nationwide merit-making ceremonies, alms-giving, and public tributes at the Royal Plaza and provincial locations.
Six Silent Colon Cancer Signs You May Be Missing
Colon cancer often develops silently with subtle symptoms like anemia, fatigue, and changes in bowel habits that many people overlook until the disease progresses, according to gastroenterology specialists.
Election Commission Confident in Roi Et Provincial Governor Vote
The Election Commission confirmed readiness for Roi Et's provincial governor election on July 26, with over 1 million eligible voters across the province expected to cast ballots at nearly 2,540 polling stations.
Thai Men's Volleyball Avenges Cambodia, Advances to SEA V Cup Final
Thailand's men's volleyball team swept Cambodia 3-0 in the SEA V Cup semifinals in Jakarta, avenging an earlier pool-stage loss to advance to the championship final.
Thailand Celebrates Wat Phra Mahathat Worommahaviharn Named UNESCO World Heritage Site
Thailand's historic Wat Phra Mahathat Worommahaviharn temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat became the country's ninth UNESCO World Heritage Site following approval at the committee's session in Busan, South Korea. The 1,500-year-old temple is the
Thai Government Ordains 232 Highland Residents in Buddhist Ceremony
A Thai government program ordained 232 highland residents in a Buddhist ceremony on July 12, continuing a 61-year initiative to develop remote communities through spiritual education and monastic training.
Book Explores Modern Thai Temples as Spiritual Theme Parks
New book "Buddhiland" examines how Thai temples have evolved into spiritual theme parks blending commerce with faith, transforming traditional merit-making sites into major tourism attractions since the 1960s.