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Thailand Closes Talks Door as Cambodia Pursues UNCLOS Dispute
Thailand halted negotiations with Cambodia after it escalated their maritime dispute to UNCLOS arbitration instead of pursuing bilateral talks, with Thai officials also concerned about Cambodia's public announcements of Chinese weapons deli
Bangkok Esports 2026 Closes With Record Turnout
Bangkok Esports 2026 drew over 1,300 participants from 140 teams competing for 336,000 baht in prize money across four disciplines at Fashion Island shopping mall on July 18–19, establishing a record turnout for the youth-focused tournament
Thailand-China Sign 15 Cooperation Agreements on Final Day of Anutin Visit
Thailand and China signed 15 cooperation agreements during the final day of Thai PM Anutin's official visit, covering areas from trade and public health to nuclear research and space exploration.
Thailand Pushes Dairy Organization to Clear Milk Stock
Thai authorities have ordered the Dairy Promotion Organization to aggressively clear excess milk inventory through marketing before seeking government budget assistance, with expired stock to be repurposed for animal feed and other uses.
TAT And UOB Launch Domestic Travel Campaign
TAT and UOB Thailand launched a domestic tourism campaign offering hotel discounts and cardholder rewards through September 30, 2026, to boost travel spending across the country.
Social Security Fund Candidate Pushes for Transparency, Nine Reforms
Social Security Committee candidate Virulya Wongchan proposes Mark-to-Market investment disclosure and nine reforms to improve fund transparency and reduce employer contributions, arguing businesses need stronger voice in fund management to
Thailand Launches THAILAND² Initiative to Double Economic Growth
Thailand's government is launching THAILAND² on July 21, an initiative bringing five ministries together to double economic growth by upskilling workers and modernizing education, science, and innovation for future industries like AI and re
Thailand, China Sign 15 Cooperation Agreements
Thailand and China signed 15 cooperation agreements spanning security, trade, technology, and education during Prime Minister Anutin's July 20 visit to Beijing, marking a major expansion of bilateral ties between the nations.
State Welfare Card: Appeal Process for Vehicle Ownership Rejections
The Land Transport Department is offering appeals for citizens rejected from the 2025 state welfare card program due to excessive vehicle ownership, with a July 17-31 deadline to submit corrections through government websites or participati
Prominent News Anchor Popeiya Resigns After Nine Years
Prominent news anchor Popeiya Karaweela has resigned from Workpoint Channel 23 after nine years, with her husband citing her dedication and need for rest after sacrificing much for the organization.
State Welfare Card 2025 Water Bill Discount Registration Opens
Qualified State Welfare Card holders can now register for monthly water bill discounts of up to 100 baht through July 25 for existing beneficiaries or September 25 for new applicants, with support appearing on bills one month after registra
Gelato Shop Owner Defends Pricing, Explains Photo Ban Rules
Jelato gelato shop owner Krishnan Sripoomi broke silence on pricing and photography ban controversy, clarifying his rules aim to preserve product quality by preventing melting during social media documentation of the 400-500 baht servings.