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Bangkok storm’s nightlife charts to be crowned the World’s number one and the most visited city on earth

Bangkok storm’s nightlife charts to be crowned the World’s number one and the most visited city on earth

August 30, 2026

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From swinging vice capital to sophisticated global powerhouse, Bangkok seizes Time Out’s 2026 nightlife crown. Its neon underworld, luxury rooftops, clubs, cocktails and street feasts… Read More ›

Thai government pushes AI in two programmes one aimed at the public and the other aimed at startups

Thai government pushes AI in two programmes one aimed at the public and the other aimed at startups

August 29, 2026

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Yotsanan brings OpenAI’s first official Asian accelerator to Thailand, placing ten healthcare and education startups on the road to market. Meanwhile, TH-AI Passport draws 1.3… Read More ›

New face of Thailand’s Tourism Police. Minister visits HQ and speaks of a new era of high tech security

New face of Thailand’s Tourism Police. Minister visits HQ and speaks of a new era of high tech security

August 29, 2026

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A tourist security drive deploys 128 drones, mobile command vehicles, stun guns and translation devices across Thailand. At the same time, foreign offenders face visa… Read More ›

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) turns to railway to boost the appeal of Thailand to foreign tourists

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) turns to railway to boost the appeal of Thailand to foreign tourists

August 27, 2026

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Thailand puts railways at the heart of its tourism revival as TAT discusses premium routes with luxury operator Belmond. Meanwhile, SRT’s new ฿30–฿50 Bangkok Connex… Read More ›

Mae Hong Son governor highlights a transport policy failure as a small airline shelves short flights to popular spots

Mae Hong Son governor highlights a transport policy failure as a small airline shelves short flights to popular spots

August 27, 2026

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Northern flight plans collapse as Ezy Airline faces a ฿40,000 Chiang Mai airport charge for its ten-seat passenger aircraft. Pai and Mae Hong Son lose… Read More ›

Central bank holds interest rate steady at 1% as real economy strains and investment targets technology

Central bank holds interest rate steady at 1% as real economy strains and investment targets technology

August 26, 2026

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Bank of Thailand keeps its rate at 1% as two economies pull apart. Technology-driven and artificial intelligence projects attract capital but spread few gains, while… Read More ›

US sanctions on Iran must be taken seriously in Bangkok. Time to cut exposure to the Islamic Republic

US sanctions on Iran must be taken seriously in Bangkok. Time to cut exposure to the Islamic Republic

August 26, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Scott Bessent’s “Operation Economic Outcast” puts Thailand’s banks and businesses on notice as nearly 60 Iran-linked targets face sanctions. Payments, shipping, aviation, gold and cryptocurrency… Read More ›

Crackdown on smaller foreign investors in Thailand has wider implications for external investment going forward

Crackdown on smaller foreign investors in Thailand has wider implications for external investment going forward

August 26, 2026

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Island raids become a nationwide foreign business crackdown as 112 Koh Phangan firms face land probes and 30-year leases come under scrutiny. Yet Thailand grants… Read More ›

Tourists to be briefed on Thai laws before departure. Minister says Israeli man’s visa has been revoked

Tourists to be briefed on Thai laws before departure. Minister says Israeli man’s visa has been revoked

August 25, 2026

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Thailand axes an Israeli tourist’s visa as a Koh Samui zoo dispute triggers nationalist protests and reported death threats from Paris. Minister Surasak orders airline… Read More ›

Thaksin back at centre of politics as Pheu Thai power play with the Kla Tham Party is speculated upon

Thaksin back at centre of politics as Pheu Thai power play with the Kla Tham Party is speculated upon

August 25, 2026

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A bombshell Senate collusion ruling lands Friday with seven charges potentially threatening Bhumjaithai and Anutin’s government. As whitewash claims fly, Thaksin and Pheu Thai are… Read More ›

Business opportunity as devout Thai ice cream tycoon offers to sell everything to become a forest monk

Business opportunity as devout Thai ice cream tycoon offers to sell everything to become a forest monk

August 24, 2026

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Ice cream tycoon Dr Siripong Akrasriyuk is selling Hawell’s for ฿165 million before walking away from business, public life and his family. The deal includes… Read More ›

New Bank of Thailand regulatory plan may impinge on foreigners’ dealings with tougher, intrusive actions

New Bank of Thailand regulatory plan may impinge on foreigners’ dealings with tougher, intrusive actions

August 23, 2026

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Foreigners face a tougher banking climate as the Bank of Thailand launches its biggest regulatory overhaul in 27 years. Overseas pensions, property payments and business… Read More ›

People’s Party MP warns of a fiscal crisis by 2028. Demands spending cuts and action on corruption

People’s Party MP warns of a fiscal crisis by 2028. Demands spending cuts and action on corruption

August 22, 2026

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Thailand’s finances race towards a 2028 reckoning as fixed costs swallow revenue and debt nears 70%. People’s Party MP Anusorn Thamjai warns the ฿3.788 trillion… Read More ›

Panic in government as Japanese auto firms hit back at years of neglect in favour of Chinese EV makers

Panic in government as Japanese auto firms hit back at years of neglect in favour of Chinese EV makers

August 22, 2026

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Anutin pledges not to abandon Japanese carmakers as Thailand’s automotive crisis deepens. Sales have plunged 26.2%, Chinese brands control 70% of the electric market and… Read More ›

Thailand losing appeal to Chinese tourists despite a gain in numbers from last year as Vietnam rises

Thailand losing appeal to Chinese tourists despite a gain in numbers from last year as Vietnam rises

August 22, 2026

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Chinese holidaymakers are cooling on Thailand as scam fears and rising costs send more travellers towards Vietnam. The kingdom now expects 5.1 million arrivals in… Read More ›

Raids in Pattaya on Friday led by two ministers targeting Israeli business networks and legal advisors

Raids in Pattaya on Friday led by two ministers targeting Israeli business networks and legal advisors

August 22, 2026

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Pattaya raids expose an Israeli-linked nominee network controlling assets worth hundreds of millions. Two ministers lead searches at a legal office, condominium company and hotel… Read More ›

Thailand and New Zealand ink ambitious partnership plan that will see Thai Airways return to Auckland

Thailand and New Zealand ink ambitious partnership plan that will see Thai Airways return to Auckland

August 21, 2026

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Bangkok–Auckland flights are back from March 2027 as Anutin presses Thai Airways for an earlier take-off. Thailand and New Zealand launch a strategic partnership, target… Read More ›

TH AI Passport artificial intelligence to go live on August 28th with strong public demand says Minister

TH AI Passport artificial intelligence to go live on August 28th with strong public demand says Minister

August 20, 2026

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AI fever hits Thailand as 307,000 people rush to register for TH-AI Passport within half a day. The five-million-user scheme offers 30+ AI models, but… Read More ›

Survey shows resilient Thai consumers taking charge of their wallets and spending despite low growth

Survey shows resilient Thai consumers taking charge of their wallets and spending despite low growth

August 20, 2026

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Thai households feel the pinch as 77% dip into savings or borrow for daily expenses. Buy-now-pay-later use surges among middle earners, while travel and fashion… Read More ›

Minister says Thailand would consider being part of a Japanese led 2046 World Cup bid spanning East Asia

Minister says Thailand would consider being part of a Japanese led 2046 World Cup bid spanning East Asia

August 20, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Japan’s bold seven-nation 2046 World Cup plan could bring football’s biggest tournament to Thailand for the first time. Rajamangala is lined up as Bangkok’s key… Read More ›

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