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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0700Bangkok among world's 10 most expensive cities for the wealthy
Bangkok has been ranked among the world's 10 most expensive cities for high-net-worth individuals, according to the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026, published on July 7.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0700Driver, motorcyclist injured after EV plunges off Bangkok expressway
A motorist was critically injured Tuesday night after he lost control of his car and plummeted off an expressway onto Charoen Rat Road in Bangkok, injuring an Indian national on a motorcycle.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:58:00 +0700FTI builds bridge for Chinese SMEs
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has unveiled plans to attract more Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Thailand by facilitating business partnerships and improving access to financial support from Thai commercial banks.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:52:00 +0700Chamber introduces regional AI institute
Thailand has the potential to become a regional artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre hub by 2035, while positioning itself as a manufacturing base for humanoid robots, a leader in green digital infrastructure, and a primary source of AI talen...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0700Govt backs new amnesty bill
The government coalition has agreed to endorse Senate amendments to the peaceful society promotion bill, an amnesty measure aimed at easing politically motivated conflicts.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0700Analyst: Telecom schism stalls agenda
The government should wield its legal power to rescue the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) from an alleged lack of unity among commissioners, which is stalling some critical national digital agendas, says a telecom and r...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:40:00 +0700Organisations to amend legal framework for bonds
The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) is working with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the Securities and Exchange Act and bankruptcy law, closing legal loopholes that have allowed some bond issuers to avoid repayments throu...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:37:00 +0700NACC charges six in bail case for Briton
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to indict a police colonel and five others over an alleged scheme to demand 6 million baht in exchange for securing bail for a British national detained on immigration charges.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0700Thailand deepens US defence ties
Thailand seeks to deepen defence, cybersecurity and academic cooperation with the United States while maintaining its neutral foreign policy and supporting a peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters du...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:25:00 +0700Wan calls for end to Isoc operations
Former House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has called for the dissolution of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), saying its duties overlap with other state agencies and its performance does not justify its budget.