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Thai Army says border troop adjustments are routine, no sign of escalation on Thai-Cambodian frontier
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (445+ words) Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, said the public should not be overly concerned about the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border, stressing that the Army is closely monitoring movements in the area and maintaining a strong…...
Cabinet orders WFH, 26°C air-con and halts overseas trips
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (318+ words) Thailand's Cabinet has approved urgent measures requiring government officials to work from home immediately as part of efforts to cope with the energy crisis stemming from tensions in the Middle East. According to reports from the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday…...
AIS Joins Forces with Central Group and Japan Airlines to Take Campaign Winners on a Learning Journey to Japan
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (148+ words) In terms of waste management, Central Group continuously promotes waste separation and has elevated this practice as a core business strategy. The company aims to reduce landfill waste by at least 30% by 2030 and move toward Zero Waste to Landfill by…...
Sihasak says Thai-Cambodian border talks must await new government
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (540+ words) Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said after Tuesday's Cabinet meeting that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet had posted that talks with Thailand on the return of border areas would be held after Songkran. Sihasak said Cambodia had proposed a meeting of…...
Sweden urges citizens to keep cash for crisis preparedness
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (368+ words) Sweden has issued a warning to its citizens to keep cash at home in preparation for potential emergencies, including cyberattacks or military crises that could disrupt digital payment systems. The recommendation was made by the central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, which…...
Middle East Conflict Stalls Thai Tourism Recovery Despite Seven-Million Milestone
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (439+ words) Thailand surpasses seven million arrivals for 2026, but escalating Middle East tensions trigger a 13% slump in long-haul travel and flight disruptions. Thailand's tourism sector has hit a significant milestone, welcoming more than seven million international visitors since the start of the…...
Exploring many charms behind Bangkok’s rise to Asia’s best city
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (337+ words) Bangkok has once again won regional acclaim, rising to No. 1 in the Best Cities in Asia 2026 category of the DestinAsian Readers" Choice Awards 2026, reinforcing its status as a favourite destination for travellers worldwide. Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan…...
US-Iran war drives SME costs up, bank offers 3% loans
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (612+ words) Thailand's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing mounting pressure from rising costs triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, according to an assessment by the research centre of SME Development Bank of Thailand (SME D…...
True Corporation Bets on AI and Digital Ecosystem in Ambitious Three-Year Overhaul
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (1084+ words) Thailand's largest telco unveils its "4 Big Moves" strategy, targeting household dominance, enterprise growth and AI-powered operations by 2028. True Corporation has unveiled a sweeping three-year strategic roadmap it calls "4 Big Moves," signalling a decisive shift away from traditional telecoms towards an…...
Thailand Plots Global 'Nation Brand' Rebirth Through Reinvented Cultural Festivals
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (526+ words) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to move beyond "food and temples" to showcase Thailand as a creative "Middle Power" and a leader in social equality. Thailand is embarking on a sophisticated diplomatic overhaul to "rebrand" its international image, moving…...