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AI strategy now 'falling behind'

Thailand must develop its own Thai-language AI systems or risk falling behind foreign technology companies, economists and digital policy experts have warned.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Asean's hidden human crisis

Southeast Asia is often celebrated as a region on the rise: expanding middle classes, booming digital economies, and deepening regional integration. In 2024, the region's 11 economies reached a combined GDP of nearly US$4 trillion (133.9 trillion baht), with growth projected to climb further in 2025. Foreign investment surged even…

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Ministry pushes Chumphon-Ranong rail

The Transport Ministry has pushed for the Chumphon-Ranong double-track railway project, describing the 110-kilometre route as a missing link needed to connect Thailand's rail network with an Andaman Sea port.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

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Dialogue offers path to peace

Manila: Thailand and Cambodia should engage more at diplomatic levels to resolve ongoing conflicts, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

She Dreamed Of Becoming A Famous Model, Until Men At A Party Left Her Fighting For Her Life

Maria Kovalchuk traveled to Dubai pursuing modeling opportunities. She entered a room with a group of wealthy young men and awoke in a hospital with a broken spine.

Bored Panda · Jul 29

Top 5 Company Formation Services for Expanding Remote Businesses into Thailand (2026)

Expanding a remote business into Thailand means dealing with company registration, tax compliance, work permits, and local regulations you probably haven't encountered before. The process can stretch for months if you're navigating it alone, and mistakes can cost you time, money, and legal headaches. That's where professional company formation services…

inkl · Jul 29

Thai YouTuber ‘Hlun Solo’ found dead in Georgia

The Thai travel YouTuber “Hlun Solo” has been found dead in a hotel room in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, more than two weeks after his family last had contact with him.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

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A fight for survival

The Devil’s Mouth , an upcoming survival horror thriller, will premiere on July 29 on Prime Video.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

How Asia's real estate boom is moving beyond housing to build complete urban ecosystems

Asia's real estate sector is transforming with investors favouring integrated developments. These projects combine housing with offices, healthcare, and green spaces for growth. Rapid urbanisation drives demand for smarter cities and efficient infrastructure networks. Mega projects in Thailand and Indonesia showcase this new development model. Vietnam is also embracing larger…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Corporate loans propel bank growth

Loan growth at Thailand's large banks picked up in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by corporate lending, while borrowing from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remained weak.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Rules before data centres

Amid the brouhaha over AI data centre investment, a government report recommending new legislation to regulate these resource-guzzling projects deserves praise and attention.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Why more tourists aren't enough

More tourists are good news for Thailand. But not if the country cannot cope with the pressures they bring.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Muslim travel competition intensifies across Asia

Thailand should improve Muslim-friendly facilities and services, implement a recognised accreditation system and ensure clearer, more consistent policies to attract more Muslim travellers, according to a travel specialist.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Travel demand outlook turns brighter

A weak baht, an incentive offering free domestic flights to foreign travellers, and the reintroduction of visa-free entry for Indian tourists offer upsides for travel demand in Thailand during the second half of the year through to 2027, although conflicts in the Middle East linger, say analysts.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

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Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Thai exports set to take a hit from new US tariffs

The US tariff of 12.5% imposed on Thailand could weaken export competitiveness and add pressure to economic growth in the second half, with further US trade measures still looming, warns Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Govt backs paperless e-Office

The government has backed the Education Ministry's plan to introduce a fully paperless e-Office system across all agencies from Jan 1, 2027, as part of its drive to modernise Thailand's public administration through digital technology.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Gasohol E20 gets another lease on life

Energy authorities in Thailand are preparing to relaunch and remarket gasohol E20 in the third quarter of this year, in what officials describe as a more determined effort to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported oil.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Vocational gap threatens AI drive

Thailand's education system may be rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, with millions of students already using AI-assisted learning and almost all teachers under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) trained to integrate the technology into classrooms.

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Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Garment sector urged to go upscale

The garment industry should prioritise R&D and target the premium market to remain competitive amid global trade pressures, says an industry veteran.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Customs ramps up digital reforms to improve image

The Customs Department is stepping up its efforts to strengthen governance and transparency in support of Thailand's bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Dry Wave Cocktail Studio is the Best Bar in Thailand

MACAU — Bangkok isn’t short of drinking holes with eight bars making the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list at this evening’s awards, held at Wynn Palace.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Scientists unlocked a 4,000-year-old secret inside ancient human teeth. A woman’s clean smile in Thailand revealed surprising chemical proof of early betel nut chew habits

New chemical analysis of ancient dental plaque from a burial site in Thailand revealed preserved traces of betel nut alkaloids. Remarkably, the woman’s teeth showed no visible stains. This discovery provides the earliest direct biomolecular proof of betel nut consumption in Southeast Asia, proving humans were getting high off the…

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Two Chinese burglary suspects arrested at Suvarnabhumi

Two Chinese nationals wanted in connection with a series of luxury home burglaries in Nonthaburi province have been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after returning to Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

LH Bank seeks 50% gain in international loans

Land and Houses Financial Group, the holding company of LH Bank, expects its international lending portfolio to grow by 50% this year, driven by strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Thailand and continued growth in cross-border trade.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Vietjet presses on with Udon plans

Despite volatile fuel prices and sluggish demand, Vietjet Thailand said the aviation situation remains manageable as it is still ramping up capacity and building a new regional hub in Udon Thani.

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