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Thailand bets big on AI despite talent shortage

Thailand is emerging as Asia's most ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) market, with local enterprises planning the region's largest increase in AI investment despite an acute shortage of skilled talent, according to a survey by Alibaba Cloud.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Guru's daily horoscope for Aug 6

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Life insurance poised for steady growth in H2

The life insurance industry is expected to maintain growth in the second half of 2026, driven by rising demand for health protection, retirement planning and investment-linked products, despite persistent economic uncertainty and weaker household purchasing power, according to the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

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Interpol alert leads to arrest of Swedish woman

A Swedish woman wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for fraud was arrested in Phuket while evading prosecution over a call centre scam that caused losses of more than 60 million baht.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Thai footballer killed by lightning during Golok FA Cup

A Thai footballer was killed after being struck by lightning during a match in Narathiwat on Tuesday, while nine others were injured.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

‘Unsustainable’ number of child migrants in Ceuta

CEUTA, Spain - The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable”, pleading for government aid.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Marketers urged to find 'invisible' consumers

Nearly 40% of Thai consumers are dubbed "invisible", meaning they rarely engage in the digital world, according to a new survey by Media Intelligence (MI) Group.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

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Master plan for the South up to board

The cabinet has approved letting a southern development board draft a regional master plan, shifting the focus from the proposed Land Bridge megaproject to transport connectivity, economic development and public participation.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Navy rejects claims over bunker safety

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has rejected claims that border bunkers in Chanthaburi and Trat are unsafe or poorly built, saying photographs circulated online showed unfinished construction and did not reflect the overall condition of the facilities.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

60bn gold card budget reviewed

A review of 60 billion baht from the 2025 universal healthcare budget is under way, says Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat, after he questioned whether the money had been properly allocated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Rising yen set to boost Japanese tourism

A stronger yen as a result of US-Japan currency interventions could incentivise more Japanese to travel overseas, especially to short-haul destinations such as Thailand, while Thai travellers should not be discouraged from visiting Japan, according to tourism operators.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Prepared food prices expected to increase

Prices of prepared food are expected to increase as certain ingredients and vegetable prices rise, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

NBTC deadlock imperils several projects

Turmoil at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is continuing as its board meeting on Wednesday was aborted, just like last month, after four commissioners boycotted the session over the chairman's qualification status.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

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Call for end to diesel export ban as refineries struggle

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to relax its ban on diesel exports, arguing that months of stringent curbs on refined oil shipments, imposed to cushion the fallout from war in the Middle East, are weighing heavily on the sector.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Ukraine looks ahead to post-war rebuild riches

Ukraine is encouraging Thai businesses to invest in the country as bilateral relations continue to expand despite the conflict, the Ukrainian embassy said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Funding to secure Eastern Economic Corridor water supply

The cabinet has approved more than 7 billion baht to strengthen water security in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Bankers warn deliberate defaulters

The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has warned that deliberate loan defaulters could face legal action and may be barred from obtaining credit in the future.

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Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Dinosaur fossils unearthed

More than 100 dinosaur fossil fragments estimated to be over 130 million years old have been found in Chaiyaphum, raising hopes of identifying one of Thailand's oldest known carnivorous dinosaurs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Women seek help over explicit videos allegedly by policeman

A group of women have sought legal help after accusing a Songkhla police officer of forcing victims to record explicit videos and allegedly selling them online, with the youngest victim aged four.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Bitkub in SEC sights over hack

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted additional evidence to police over allegations Bitkub Online concealed a 2021 digital asset hack worth 1.7 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Coalition shows unity amid rumours

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat put on a public display of unity on Tuesday, dismissing speculation the ruling coalition could fracture ahead of an expected no-confidence debate later this year.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Rail ties with Russia advance

Thailand and Russia have pledged to strengthen railway ties after transport officials from both countries met in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss technology cooperation, skills development and research partnerships.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Stern test from within

Less than four months after taking office, the government appears to be confronting the greatest threat to its survival -- not from an emboldened opposition, but from mounting pressures within its own ranks.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Reformists oppose delay to Social Security vote

A social security reform group on Wednesday petitioned the Central Administrative Court to revoke the postponement of the Social Security Board election. It argued that election officials had misinterpreted an earlier court order and delayed the entire process without sufficient legal grounds.

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