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Suriya seeks talks on shrimp dispute with Malaysia

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has expressed readiness to hold talks with Malaysia after discussions on Thailand's shrimp exports were postponed indefinitely, amid growing concern over losses to the domestic industry.

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Thais target Belgian scalp after heartbreak

Thailand are targeting their first win of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 campaign when they take on Belgium in their third pool match in Nanjing, China on Saturday.

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Land Bridge project hits new snag

Thailand's flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.

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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights

Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.

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Nominee structures thrust into the spotlight

The recent crackdown on alleged nominee structures linked to foreign land ownership on Koh Phangan has reignited debate over long-standing concerns in Thailand's property sector, particularly in resort destinations popular with overseas buyers.

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Thailand inches towards negative income tax

The Finance Ministry is preparing a comprehensive overhaul of the government's welfare system, laying the groundwork to implement a negative income tax (NIT) system in Thailand.

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Sugar Prices Slide as Crude Oil and the Brazilian Real Fall

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed down -0.13 (-0.91%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.30 (-0.51%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday amid weakness in crude oil and the Brazilian real. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) fell more than -3%...

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Aviation, clean energy and digital sectors draw French

French business leaders have expressed interest in investing in Thailand's aviation, clean energy and digital sectors, citing strong growth potential, skilled workforce development and solid technology transfer opportunities.

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Thaksin Shinawatra: Next up, Dubai?

Nearly two decades after the September 2006 coup that toppled him, and 12 years after another putsch swept away the government of his sister, Thaksin Shinawatra has once again reached a defining political milestone.

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Creativity should be on Thailand's national agenda

When Visa launched its Destinations Programme for the first time in Asia Pacific, the payments company had its pick of cities from Tokyo to Seoul -- first-world cities that have well-developed infrastructure, institutional readiness and global recognition. The company decided to launch its first Destination in the region with Thailand,…

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Investors take profits, watch Mideast warily

RECAP: Asian share markets retreated yesterday as investors took profits on technology stocks and turned defensive ahead of the weekend, wary of a flare-up in Middle East hostilities with US-Iran peace talks in limbo.

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Crude Oil and Brazilian Real Weakness Undercuts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.70%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.50 (-0.56%). Sugar prices are moving lower today, under pressure from weakness in crude oil and the Brazilian real. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) is down more...

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Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia

Thailand said on Friday it would join ‌a UN arbitration process chosen by Cambodia to resolve a decades-long maritime boundary dispute, but it has put on hold for now other two-way efforts to settle their contested borders.

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Drawing for duty: Inside Thailand's controversial military lottery

Every year, a nationwide military lottery determines the fate of tens of thousands of young men in Thailand. Military conscription is mandatory for all men aged 21 and over. Following armed confrontations between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025 and again in December, tensions remain high despite a ceasefire and…

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Consumer watchdog to file civil suit against Volvo Cars' Thai unit

Thailand's consumer watchdog has approved the filing of ‌a civil lawsuit against the local unit of Volvo Cars and its repair and maintenance unit, Scandinavian Auto Co Ltd, over battery-related fires in its EX30 model, Pradoemchai Bunchualuai, ⁠an adviser to the minister who chairs the watchdog, said on Friday.

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Thai headline inflation at 2.79% in May, below forecast

Thailand's headline consumer price index ‌rose by 2.79% in May from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.

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Rise of the magic weight-loss injection pen

Social media abuzz with controversy as global Ozempic phenomenon spreads to Thailand

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Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.

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Kingdom eye positive start against Kuwait

Thailand will face Kuwait in a friendly match at BG Stadium on Friday.

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Sihasak maps out vision at OECD meet

Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said competitiveness in the modern era is determined not merely by investment incentives but increasingly by workforce skills, innovation, regulatory quality, ease of doing business and policy stability.

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Limited upside ahead for rising SET index

Stock market analysts predict Thailand's benchmark index will continue its rise despite limited upside, saying Thai equities have become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to deeply discounted valuations and improving earnings prospects.

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Dollar Weakness Lifts Sugar Prices on Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.03 (+0.21%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+0.99%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as dollar weakness spurred some short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices were...

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Investing in hope for the planet

Every year on World Environment Day, we are reminded that protecting nature is not simply an environmental responsibility. It is an economic imperative.

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The practice of forced labour hides in plain sight

Thailand hosts about 4.1 million migrant workers, registered and unregistered alike. They build buildings, staff factories, harvest fields, crew fishing boats and tend homes. They keep labour costs competitive and fill shortages that no domestic workforce can. Without them, Thailand's economy would falter.

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Rising costs may nudge up snack prices

Thai snack manufacturers face several challenges this year, from rising costs for logistics and packaging to the impact of the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.

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