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WORLD20h agoThailand braces for US-Iran falloutThe National Security Council (NSC) will convene an urgent meeting on Wednesday to review national preparedness measures amid growing concerns over the situation in the Middle East.bangkokpost · thailand
CONFLICT1d agoThailand suspends unofficial border trade for seven days amid Myanmar clashesThailand suspends trade through unofficial crossings in Mae Sot and Phop Phra for seven days after fighting in Myanmar injures a Thai resident.nationthailand · thailand
POLITICS2d agoThailand revokes naturalised head rabbi’s citizenship over repeated US passport useThailand’s government said on Thursday it had revoked the citizenship of a prominent head rabbi who was a naturalised Thai, as the country tightens enforcement of its immigration laws. Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Thai citizenship was stripped over his repeated use of his US passport after naturalisation in 2013, according to an interior ministry statement. The order was signed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also interior minister. Thai law prohibits naturalised citizens from...South China Morning Post
HEALTH2d agoThailand and Vietnam meat seizures highlight deepening risk of unsafe food on the tableA flurry of meat seizures across Thailand and Vietnam has raised fears of animal-borne diseases devastating regional livestock populations and unsafe food ending up on consumers’ plates. Driven by rising energy and logistics costs, unscrupulous suppliers have targeted restaurants and wet markets desperate to protect margins by sourcing cheap, unregulated cuts – even those past their expiry date or tainted with disease. On October 21, police in Vietnam’s southern province of Dong Nai dismantled a...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoThailand launches US$1.5 billion household solar pushThe solar panel subsidy is expected to be approved at a cabinet meeting on Oct 27.straitstimes · singapore
WORLD6d agoNovel idea: Thailand, Vietnam take books on the road in reading driveTran Dai Thang spotted two young people who had picked up their drinks at a pop-up cafe beside his travelling bookstore and were about to leave, so he called them over. One of them said they did not read books, Thang recalled. But he kept the conversation going and eventually persuaded the visitor to buy a book for 10,000 dong (US$0.40) – heavily discounted from its original price of 45,000 dong. For Thang, an artist and publisher, the small sale mattered far less than the fact that someone who...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 24AI and EV Boom Draws $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment Plans to ThailandThe boom in AI and electric vehicles has attracted $690 million in advanced materials investment plans to Thailand. This indicates significant economic growth and technological development in the region.thearabianpost.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 24AI and EV Boom Draws $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment Plans to ThailandThailand is attracting $690 million in investment plans for advanced materials, driven by the AI and EV industries. This indicates significant economic and technological development in the region.owensoundsuntimes.com · Canada
BUSINESSOct 24AI and EV Boom Draws $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment Plans to ThailandThailand is set to receive $690 million in investment plans for advanced materials, driven by the booming sectors of AI and Electric Vehicles. This indicates significant economic growth and technological advancement in the region.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSOct 20‘Poster child’: why more Chinese firms have Thailand in their expansion plansWith domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. A subtle shift is taking place among Chinese businesses as they adopt a “China plus one” outlook and redirect domestic investments to neighbouring economies – a...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 20Thailand, Cambodia seek to calm escalating dispute over US$300 billion seabedThailand and Cambodia have agreed to dial down the rhetoric and use a hotline between their navy commanders to avoid flashpoints over a vast contested patch of energy-rich seas in the Gulf of Thailand, according to a UN-backed mediation panel at The Hague tasked with helping to settle the dispute between the neighbours. The Southeast Asian countries have also squabbled for decades over the demarcation of their 800km (500-mile) land border, where clashes last year killed scores on both sides and...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 19'We don't have to wait for others to support us': Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work programA year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 19Thailand Makes History as Host of the 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , ReleasesThailand has been selected to host the 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings, an event marking a significant historical achievement for the country. This announcement indicates Thailand's growing role in international financial forums.zimbabwestar.com · Zimbabwe
WORLDOct 17China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel warning over kidnappings, job scamsChina’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals. Online influencers and artists were also advised to remain vigilant against high-paying job scams operating in Thailand in the latest such warning issued on Friday. There have been a number of high-profile incidents in recent months in which online celebrities and travellers were kidnapped in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16Thailand Tightens Crypto Rules for New Spot ETFsThailand is reportedly tightening cryptocurrency regulations specifically for new Spot ETFs. This indicates a move towards stricter oversight in the country's digital asset market.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICSOct 15Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalismHundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 15Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalismHundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 13Asia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatmentThailand has become one of Asia's leading fertility hubs. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Bangkok's state-of-the-art private clinics for IVF, egg donation and other fertility treatments. They come from China, South Korea, Europe and across Southeast Asia, looking for what may be harder to find at home: shorter waiting times, lower costs and, in some cases, fewer restrictions.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 13Marcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea dispute The Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea and avoiding dangerous escalations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said. 2. ‘A show of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Thailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rotRipe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows durian in Chanthaburi province, the departure of his five Cambodian workers after a border dispute disrupted crossings has intensified competition for labour. Daily wages have more than doubled in some cases, from about 350 baht to 400 baht (US$10...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 10Thailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings - ReutersThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSOct 10Finance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontsargentinastar.com · Argentina
BUSINESSOct 10Finance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontspakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
WORLDOct 9Thailand Unveils "Thailand Best Local Food" Mark to Take Local Culinary Heritage Global/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ms. Sabeeda Thaised, Minister of Culture, presided over the press conference launching "Thai Local Food to World Food," an initiative...prweb · united states of america