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Thailand veers from EU model on digital platform law

Thailand is revising its draft of the Digital Platform Economy Act after concluding the European Union's regulatory model is too stringent for the country's digital economy.

US agrees to boost defence cooperation

US agrees to boost defence cooperation

Thailand and the United States have reaffirmed their 193-year alliance, underscoring their commitment to strengthening modern security cooperation to address emerging security challenges.

'Multi-part case study on China’s media' finds that AI models can't hallucinate away Chinese censorship

'Multi-part case study on China’s media' finds that AI models can't hallucinate away Chinese censorship

New research suggests Chinese state media and authoritarian speech restrictions can shape the answers produced by leading U.S. AI models

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Cobra Gold 2027 ‘to proceed as planned’

Thailand and the United States will proceed with the Cobra Gold 2027 military exercises according to the original plan, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.

Israeli envoy seeks closer ties in Surat Thani

SURAT THANI - Alona Fisher-Kamm, the Israeli ambassador to Thailand, on Thursday reaffirmed cooperation with local authorities on tourism, business and public safety issues involving the southern province’s growing Israeli community.

New movies out this week: Aug 13-19

Seven new titles that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

Thailand seizes more assets of Chinese tycoon Chen Zhi

Thailand is moving to confiscate another 115 million baht in assets linked to the Chinese-Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi, who is now awaiting trial in China for financial crimes.

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Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, others rally up to 7%. Here’s why

Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, others rally up to 7%. Here’s why

Sugar stocks rose sharply on Thursday as domestic sugar prices climbed 8-10% in a month to a seven-year high. Rising global sugar prices, worsening supply prospects in Brazil, higher ethanol blending, weather risks and lower output estimates in Thailand and India are tightening global supplies and supporting sugar prices.

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Overwatch World Cup 2026: Schedule, results, teams, and format

Overwatch World Cup 2026: Schedule, results, teams, and format

The World Cup is back.

PM wants default child safety settings

PM wants default child safety settings

Thailand will push for child protection settings to be enabled by default on new digital devices, aiming to shield young users from harmful online content without any parental setup required.

Shenzhen fair to showcase Thai products, services

Shenzhen fair to showcase Thai products, services

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing more than 100 organisations from the public, private and educational sectors to showcase Thai products and services across a broad range of industries to Shenzhen, China, expecting to generate at least 1 billion baht in revenue.

Chinese arrivals set to hit 5.1m this year

Chinese arrivals set to hit 5.1m this year

Improving Thailand's image among Chinese travellers and recovering airline seat capacity should help the market reach 5.1 million arrivals this year, up by 14% from a low benchmark in 2025, likely driven by younger visitors, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Regulators home in on platform power players

Regulators home in on platform power players

Thailand is moving towards more targeted regulation of ride-hailing and on-demand delivery platforms as each of the markets consolidates around two dominant players, with competition authorities preparing new guidelines to address structural barriers, algorithmic practices and potential abuses of market power.

New data centre rules seek to ease investment fears

New data centre rules seek to ease investment fears

The government's upcoming measures to screen data centre investment projects in Thailand are designed to safeguard electricity security without derailing the country's ambition to attract foreign capital into this fast-growing industry, says an energy official who requested anonymity.

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Fixed-term gun licences eyed

The government is considering introducing fixed-term firearms possession licences as part of a comprehensive overhaul of Thailand's 1947 firearms law.

Line BK retains cautious approach

Line BK, one of Thailand's first digital banking platforms, has spent years developing its data analytics capabilities to better identify borrowers and ensure loans are extended to the appropriate customers.

Military ties 'not linked' to trade talks with US

The government has no plans to use military and security cooperation with the United States as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations, a spokeswoman says.

Southern comfort

Though it may take almost 24 hours to reach Christchurch in New Zealand from Thailand, it is worth using the city as a stepping stone to the sights the country's South Island has to offer.

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From Thai Pineapple to Asia’s Rising Wellness Brand

In 2010, Peter Wainman suffered severe allergic reactions to synthetic chemicals in everyday household products while living in Thailand. The experience left him with intense skin inflammation and breathing difficulties. He also lives with celiac disease, an immune condition that has become far more common in recent decades, with rates…

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Thailand visit, Suu Kyi access: Can Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing win political legitimacy?

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing made a two-day state visit to Thailand last week, in a trip that carried significance beyond routine diplomacy. He remains internationally isolated because, in his earlier role as supreme commander of Myanmar’s armed forces, he led the 2021 coup that overthrew the elected civilian government.…

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Thailand suspends new gun permits after back-to-back shootings trigger calls for tighter controls

Government says no new permits to buy or own a firearm will be granted until further notice and existing purchase permits will not be renewed

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Thailand suspends gun licences as teen shooter and grandparents he killed are cremated

Prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for tighter gun controls and ‘decisive penalties’ after nine dead in school shooting

UNCLOS conciliation chair to be named this week

A chairperson for the compulsory conciliation process under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) will be selected on Friday, with the first meeting of the conciliation commission expected next month, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.

Government Pension Fund backs AI growth, Thai market recovery with portfolio

The Government Pension Fund (GPF) plans to focus on investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and Thai equities, which it views as safe havens amid global market volatility.

BLS predicts bull run for Thai equities

Thailand's stock market is expected to benefit from a global manufacturing recovery, returning foreign capital and growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), with the benchmark index projected to top 1,700 points next year.

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