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Thailand is seeking new economic opportunities through closer cooperation with China, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, clean energy and other future industries.

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Thailand aims to finish EU free trade talks this year

Thailand aims to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU) by the end of this year, although differences over agricultural products and raw materials remain unresolved.

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PM to meet President Xi, Li in China

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will pay an official visit to China from July 16–20 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

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New Sadao checkpoint linking Malaysia opens on Saturday

SONGKHLA - A new Sadao checkpoint compound and road linking southern Thailand and northern Malaysia has been slated to open for users on Saturday after the prime ministers of both nations officiated its launch on Friday.

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Committee to probe local govt exam fraud

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a committee to investigate alleged fraud in the 2025 local government recruitment examinations.

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Householders can now sell excess rooftop solar power

Householders with solar rooftops can now apply to sell their excess power to electricity authorities.

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Officials deny cutting public outlay in budget

Government officials have highlighted its allocation of more than 1.12 trillion baht in public investment to help drive economic growth in fiscal 2027.

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Cabinet approves Iraq embassy

The cabinet has given the green light to Iraq's proposal to reopen its embassy in Thailand, said government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.

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Opposition ready for budget debate

Opposition parties have lined up more than 40 MPs for the 2027 budget debate starting today, with AI-related spending among the key targets for scrutiny.

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State promises to defend farmland from data centres

The government has reiterated that investments in data centres must not adversely affect local communities or the agricultural sector.

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Contracting gets overhaul

The government is overhauling public procurement law to move away from lowest-bid contracting, aiming to improve project quality, reduce delays and ensure better value for public funds.

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Chips seen as next growth engine

The government has established the National Semiconductor Policy Committee to set the country’s strategy for the sector, with a target of attracting 2.5 trillion baht in investment to Thailand.

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PM Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.

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PM set for Asean-Russia meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the Asean–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.

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Malaysia's ban sparks market hunt

The government is accelerating efforts to open alternative markets for Thai shrimp after Malaysia suspended imports of five species, with authorities seeking to prevent a decline in farm-gate prices and cushion the impact on farmers.

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PM takes off for Vietnam

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lead a high-level Thai delegation on an official visit to Vietnam on Monday, where he will attend the 3rd Asean Future Forum (AFF) and hold talks aimed at expanding political, economic and security cooperation between the two countries.

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Unclos to only clear sea border

The government's engagement with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) is intended solely to clarify maritime boundaries with Cambodia, it underlined on Sunday.

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Five panels set up to target scams

Five subcommittees have been set up to intensify efforts against cybercrime, scam networks and illegal foreign nominee businesses, while the government reported a sharp decline in technology-related crime cases over the past year.

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Parliament okays business licensing draft in OECD push

A draft law aimed at streamlining business licensing procedures has received parliamentary approval, supporting Thailand's goal of joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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Govt vows to boost standing with IEA

Paris: Thailand has pledged to deepen cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) across all dimensions as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and address the global energy crisis.

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Anutin urged to seek French president’s help with Cambodia

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has suggested that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul consider inviting French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Thailand, saying such a visit could help facilitate dialogue on Thai-Cambodian issues.

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Unnecessary laws to get the chop

The Thai government is preparing to reform more than 7,000 economic laws, initially focusing on 10 to 20 key statutes in an effort to reduce obstacles to doing business in the country.

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New OECD membership drive begins

Thailand has set a target of becoming a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2028, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.

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Cabinet backs 2nd debt plan revision

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a second revision of the public debt management plan for fiscal 2026, adjusting borrowing and repayment targets to better reflect current economic conditions, budget implementation and government priorities.

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Huge Chinese investment in EV production in Thailand forecast: govt

Chinese manufacturers have shown interest in investing in the production of electric vehicles (EV) in Thailand to the tune of 1.44 billion US dollars, deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said on Sunday.

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