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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0700
Indonesia parliament passes bill to set up international financial centres
JAKARTA - Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to enable the foundation of international financial centres designed to boost foreign investment in banking and wealth management, and bolster economic growth.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0700
'Why is it so difficult to prove we really are poor?'
NAKHON SAWAN/NAKHON RATCHASIMA - It is fifth time lucky for Somnuek, who finally received a state welfare card after four rejected applications.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0700
Why our leadership isn’t ready for AI (Part 2)
“We’re building an AI-ready culture” sounds like progress. In practice, it often means something much simpler.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0700
Court acquits 'Aem Cyanide' in fifth murder case
Convicted poisoner Sararat "Aem Cyanide" Rangsiwuthaporn has been acquitted on one of the many murder charges brought against her.  

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0700
Asean's top diplomats meeting in shadow of US-Iran conflict
 MANILA  - The conflict between the US and Iran casts a long shadow over a diplomatic gathering here beginning on Tuesday, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional e...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0700
China, Thailand eye deeper tech cooperation to drive 'prosperous shared future'
BEIJING - ⁠China ⁠and Thailand have ​pledged more cooperation in technology and ​innovation, including aligning ‌policies in related sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement that emphasised a "prosperous shared fut...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0700
Tech experts highlight AI work challenges
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is forcing organisations to rethink workforce skills, accountability and cybersecurity to prevent job displacement and operational risk, say tech pundits.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0700
EU keen on investment, seeks regulatory reforms
Businesses in the European Union are interested in investing in all sectors in Thailand, while urging the government to accelerate regulatory reforms to enhance the investment climate.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0700
Ascend Bank delays launch
Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has delayed its commercial service launch due to complex regulatory mandates and technological integration issues.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:58:00 +0700
Chinese partnerships set to attract more tourists to Thailand
New partnerships with seven large corporations in China are expected to help Thailand attract a new, younger customer segment and generate total revenue of nearly 300 billion baht, despite limited flight capacity, according to the Tourism Authority o...

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