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PM Anutin Won't Reconsider Lawsuit Against iLaw Director
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed any chance of reconsidering a defamation lawsuit against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchananont, whom he accuses of defaming parliament members.
Thailand Pitches ASEAN Aviation Hub Plan to French Investors
Thailand is stepping up efforts to become a leading aviation and logistics hub in Southeast Asia, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul promoting the country's aviation potential during his recent v...
Thai Airways Expects Recovery in Second Half Despite Fuel Costs
Thai Airways expects to recover in the second half of the year as tourism stimulus measures take effect, though rising jet fuel costs from US-Iran tensions pose an ongoing challenge.
Thailand Game Show 2026 Expands to Four Halls, Tickets Now on Sale
Southeast Asia's largest gaming festival returns October 29–November 1, 2026, expanding to four halls at Bangkok's convention center with keynote speaker John Romero, co-founder of id Software. The event expects 206,000+ attendees and aims
Thailand Investment Applications Surge 37% in First Half of 2025
Investment applications in Thailand surged 37% in the first half of 2025, reaching 1.47 trillion baht and creating 82,000 jobs, with digital industry and foreign direct investment leading growth despite global economic uncertainty.
Lawmaker Pom Discloses 529 Million Baht In Assets, Zero Debt
People's Party MP Pom Pongwittayapanu disclosed combined assets of 529 million baht with zero debt upon taking office in March, according to NACC filings released July 22.
PM Anutin Pushes Evidence-Based Anti-Corruption Fight
PM Anutin chairs anti-corruption meeting, emphasizing evidence-based enforcement and institutional oversight rather than perception-based rankings to rebuild Thailand's international reputation.
BIOTEC Develops Smart Farming for Centella Production
Researchers from National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) under National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) are applying science and technology to im...
Bank for Agriculture Launches Two New Deposit Products
BAAC has launched two new 11-month deposit products: Sai Thong offering a fixed 1.10 percent annual interest rate and Pan Thong with tiered rates up to 6.59 percent, both available for enrollment through August 31, 2026.
Chulalongkorn, Thai Cement Group Partner on Carbon Capture
Chulalongkorn University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thailand Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) to promote pilot-scale carbon capture innovation and accelerate T...
Thailand Prepares Security Guidelines For Smart Devices
Thailand's National Cyber Security Agency is developing security guidelines to protect smart devices like CCTV systems and virtual power plants from cyber attacks, with data sovereignty as a key focus.
DSI Submits Local Exam Fraud Data to NACC
The Department of Special Investigation has submitted findings on local civil service exam fraud to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, focusing on cases where victims were deceived and lost money rather than official misconduct.