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ONEP Secretary General Unveils EIA Policy Focused on Accuracy, Speed, and Efficiency
Thailand's environmental agency unveiled a new EIA policy emphasizing accuracy, speed, and efficiency in environmental assessments, completing reviews in roughly 80 days while maintaining transparency through online clinics and a Smart syst
Government to Submit Statement to Constitutional Court This Week on 400-Billion-Baht Emergency Loan Decree
The government will submit a statement to the Constitutional Court this week defending a 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree needed to address the energy crisis and support struggling households and farmers.
Bank Credit Growth Slows to 0.2%, Dragging Down Grassroots Economy as SMEs and Households Struggle
Thailand's commercial banks grew credit by just 0.2% in early 2025, with SMEs and households struggling to borrow as lenders tighten standards amid economic slowdown and rising defaults.
Informa to Host ProPak Asia 2026, Targeting Wellness-Longevity Segment Amid Global Mega-Trend
Informa Markets will host ProPak Asia 2026 to help Thai beverage producers leverage technology and innovation in the fast-growing wellness-longevity segment, as the global beverage market is projected to reach 2.03 trillion U.S. dollars by
Groundbreaking for Red Line Extension Talangchan-Salaya Scheduled for July 15, Opening Set for July 2029
Thailand's State Railway signed a 20-billion-baht contract to extend the Red Line from Talangchan to Salaya, with construction beginning July 15 and the new service launching in 2029.
Teeraphatt Fulfills His Dream with Thai National Team Call-up and Playing in Japan
Young Thai footballer Teeraphatt Prue Thong earned his first senior national team call-up after impressing with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in Japan's J2 League, viewing the selection as a dream come true but just the start of his career.
HolyShred Thai Restaurant in San Francisco Uses Data-Driven Strategy to Crack DoorDash's Top 10
A fast-casual Thai restaurant in San Francisco entered DoorDash's top 10 Thai restaurants just three months after opening by using data-driven strategies and maintaining authentic flavors while adapting to American dining habits.
AFC Announces Thai Clubs Earn 3+1 Quota Spots for Champions League
Thailand earned three automatic spots in the 2027-28 AFC Champions League Elite plus one spot in Champions League 2, maintaining its strong regional ranking fueled by recent performances from Buriram United, True Bangkok United, and other d
Thailand May Scrap 2026 World Cup Broadcast Plan Over High Costs
Thailand may skip purchasing 2026 World Cup broadcast rights due to prohibitively high costs, with the government citing fees that are 10-20 times higher per capita than other nations and lack of corporate sponsorship support.
Mongkol Kitti Proposes Earthquake Preparedness Policy: Bangkok Buildings Over 20 Stories Must Have Parachute Systems
Bangkok politician Mongkol Kitti proposes equipping high-rise buildings with parachute systems for earthquake safety, while also advocating for underground rail passages and automated gates to prevent train-vehicle collisions.
Pure Heart Foundation Supports Firefighters in North
The Pure Heart Foundation, in collaboration with partner organizations, has stepped up support for wildfire suppression efforts in Thailand by providing essential supplies to frontline officers o...
URGENT: Cabinet Cancels 60-Day Visa Exemption, Reverts to Original 30-Day Standard
Thailand's Cabinet has canceled the 60-day visa exemption for roughly 90 countries, reverting most travelers to a standard 30-day visa effective immediately.