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Four Chinese Tech Giants Plan 70 Billion Baht Thailand Investment
Four major Chinese tech companies plan to invest over 70 billion baht in Thailand this year, focusing on semiconductors, data center equipment, and electric vehicles while providing workforce training to Thai employees.
PM's Vision Key to Attracting Chinese Investment, Says Charoen Executive
A Charoen Pokphand executive said Prime Minister Anusit's roadshow in China this week aims to attract semiconductor and advanced technology investment, addressing Thailand's significant FDI gap with Vietnam.
Farmers Across Nine Provinces Welcome Deputy PM to Yasothon
Nearly 1,000 farmers from nine northeastern provinces gathered in Yasothon to meet Deputy PM Yuthasak Wongsodsadi on a poverty relief fieldwork tour, where he pledged to address their concerns through a comprehensive anti-poverty program.
Hand Bikes Build Quality Youth, Singapore Parents Praise Thai Standards
Hand bikes are building healthy, disciplined youth across Southeast Asia, with the Thailand National Children's Hand Bike Championship drawing over 2,000 young competitors and praise from Singapore parents for Thailand's professional event
Thailand Eyes 1 Million Tons of Japanese Banana Market Share
Thailand's commerce minister is targeting a larger share of Japan's banana market, which imports around 1 million tons annually, mostly from ASEAN countries, after monitoring Thai agricultural products' growing popularity with Japanese cons
Buddhist Communities Win 'Five Precepts Village' Awards
Four villages across Thailand received 2026 Five Precepts Village awards for exemplifying Buddhist principles of precepts, meditation, and wisdom in promoting social harmony and community welfare.
PM's China Roadshow to Attract High-Tech Investment to Thailand
Thailand's PM roadshow in China aims to attract major tech investments from Chongqing and Shenzhen, with officials confident the visit will boost foreign direct investment in semiconductors and electronics to compete with Vietnam's investme
Doctor Warns of Four Abnormal Stool Signs
A doctor warns that while floating stools alone aren't necessarily alarming, persistent greasy, foul-smelling, or hard-to-flush stools may signal pancreatic, bile duct, or malabsorption problems requiring medical evaluation.
Gulf Energy Program Teaches Youth Renewable Power Generation
Gulf Energy Program teaches over 600 students across northern Thailand about renewable and fossil fuel energy sources through hands-on activities where they design model cities powered by different electricity types.
Thai Life Insurance Launches Fifth Year of Read For Life Program
Thai Life Insurance enters the fifth year of its Read For Life program, distributing carefully selected books to 24 community centers nationwide to promote equitable access to education and lifelong learning across all demographics.
Five Top Youth Science Projects Win Prime Minister's Award
Five youth science teams won the Prime Minister's Science Award 2026 finals on July 18, with winners from Bangkok Christian College, Prince Royal's College, and Chulalongkorn Science School set to receive recognition from the Prime Minister
Bangkok Market Vendors Plead for Governor's Economic Support
Thousands of vendors at Bangkok's Chatuchak Market are calling on the governor for emergency economic support, claiming the BMA collects fees while neglecting tourism promotion and market maintenance during a severe economic slowdown.