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An economist is concerned about Thailand's potential dual deficit scenario, in which both the fiscal balance and current account move into deficit simultaneously.

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Buyers shift to Phuket amid instability

Dubai-based business owner Steven Swindells has just finished a trip in Thailand in search of a second home.

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Middle East conflict hits hard disk drive shipments

Thailand's hard disk drive (HDD) exports to the Middle East are expected to contract by 18% to US$79 million this year as the Iran conflict disrupts maritime shipping and weighs on regional trade, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).

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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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Govt ramps up UK trade ties to boost OECD bid

Thailand and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation as Bangkok pushes ahead with its goal of joining the OECD by 2028, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.

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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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Analyst warns of signals of structural weakness

If a dual deficit persists for 3-5 years, referring to the fiscal balance and current account, it could weaken the forces underpinning Thailand's economic growth and reduce the economy's momentum, warns an economist from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

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Govt fails to buy into AI

No serious observer disputes that Thailand must embrace artificial intelligence. AI is transforming economies, industries and labour markets around the world. The question is not whether the country should invest in AI, but whether the TH-AI Passport scheme represents the right investment.

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On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major events

On This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindisfarne, the proposal of the US Bill of Rights, the publication of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, the creation of Porsche's first vehicle, the NFL-AFL merger announcement and Robert…

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Countries in World Cup for first time show Thailand how to get there

Thailand can learn from watching first-timer teams in the Fifa World Cup 2026 tournament when it starts later this week, former Thai national player and prominent coach Sasom Pobprasert says.

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Hoteliers: Online car registration needed to reduce queues at Sadao border

SONGKHLA - The president of the Hat Yai-Songkhla Hotel Association wants the government to allow Malaysian visitors to register their vehicles online prior to travelling, to reduce the long queues at Thai immigration checkpoints.

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What's in a name? Thai university library explores history of surnames

Chulalongkorn University's Central Library has extended "Beyond Surnames: A Legacy," an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of King Vajiravudh’s passing that explores surname origins and cultural meanings in Thailand and abroad. Interactive features include an AI-trained custom GPT that helps visitors generate surnames in historic Pali-Sanskrit styles and a stamping…

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Living among Thais is a mixed bag

As the world marks World Refugee Day this month, millions of people remain displaced by conflict, persecution and instability.

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Ministry says Law of Sea findings not binding

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the compulsory conciliation mechanism under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) carries no binding legal force on disputed parties, though it can exert considerable political pressure and influence international perceptions in disputes such as the Thai-Cambodian maritime boundary issue.

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Nationalism is a Bad Fit for Thailand

Of all the countries seemingly turning inward to cope with the doldrums besetting the globe, Thailand, in the opinion of this writer, is one that will not benefit from such a strategy. It could even find itself at a loss by seeking to counter turmoil with nationalistic fervour.

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Vietnam rice prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwave

Bangladesh is also seeing high prices as a heatwave impacts crops and rains damage existing supplies. India's prices remain steady with good availability. Thailand's prices are firm, influenced by animal feed costs. Markets await future crop yields.

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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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