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Thailand Tourism Plus Program Launches October, Treats All Provinces Equally
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Thailand Tourism Plus Program Launches October, Treats All Provinces Equally

Thailand's Tourism Plus Program will launch in October with equal support for all provinces using a cost-sharing model between government and private sector, eliminating distinctions between major and secondary cities.

Easy Pass Update: Simple 3-Step Guide for New Car or License Plate
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Easy Pass Update: Simple 3-Step Guide for New Car or License Plate

Easy Pass users can update their vehicle information online in three simple steps after buying a new car or changing license plates, without worrying about compatibility issues.

Thailand Expands Research Fund Program for Young Capital Market Researchers
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Thailand Expands Research Fund Program for Young Capital Market Researchers

Thailand expanded a research fund program supporting emerging capital market researchers into its second year, aiming to develop young talent and strengthen the nation's position as a regional financial hub.

Custom Home Builders Report 4.8 Billion Baht in First-Half Sales
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Custom Home Builders Report 4.8 Billion Baht in First-Half Sales

Thailand's custom home-building market grew 12% in the first half of 2025, with member companies reaching 4.8 billion baht in sales, driven by frozen prices and strong demand for luxury homes above 20 million baht.

Thailand Men's Rattan Ball Team Wins 37th King's Cup Title
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Thailand Men's Rattan Ball Team Wins 37th King's Cup Title

Thailand's men's rattan ball team won their 37th national championship, defeating Malaysia 2-0 in the King's Cup final at Fashion Island shopping center on August 11.

Cabinet Approves Civil Service Overhaul to Cut Budget Costs
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Cabinet Approves Civil Service Overhaul to Cut Budget Costs

Thailand's Cabinet approved a civil service overhaul to reduce budget costs, freezing new positions and phasing out vacant roles as personnel expenses consume 70% of the government's annual budget.

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Thailand Positions Gaming as New Economic Engine

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul is promoting the gaming industry as a new economic engine for Thailand to create high-income jobs for young people and position the country ...

Thailand Content Market Inaugural Event Generates Nearly 10 Billion Baht
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Thailand Content Market Inaugural Event Generates Nearly 10 Billion Baht

Thailand's inaugural Content Market generated nearly 10 billion baht in transaction value from over 1,700 business meetings in July, connecting local producers of films, animation, games and digital content with international buyers from Ta

Education Ministry Honors Staff With Mother's Day Care Program
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Education Ministry Honors Staff With Mother's Day Care Program

Thailand's Education Ministry marked Mother's Day on August 12 by distributing care packages of rice, eggs, and cooking oil to support staff including housekeepers, cleaners, and drivers as part of a morale-boosting initiative.

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Thailand Promotes Digital Chess as Soft Power Asset

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi had spearheaded a strategic move to elevate digital chess into a national Soft Power asset during a preparatory meeting held on...

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TAT Launches Grand Sale Campaign to Boost Thai Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched the "Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026" campaign under the concept “Unforgettable Experience of Thai Brands.” Running from June to August 2026, the ...

Thailand Launches 2025 Science and Technology Festival Showcasing AI Innovation
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Thailand Launches 2025 Science and Technology Festival Showcasing AI Innovation

Thailand launched its 2025 National Science and Technology Festival highlighting AI innovation and future technologies, with the government emphasizing workforce development and preparing to host an international museum network conference i