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China-Laos joint training facility draws scrutiny over military role
China-Laos joint training facility draws scrutiny over military role
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Diplomats and analysts are watching Ban Keun in Laos for air defences, storage and surveillance facilities that could indicate a role beyond training.Ekniti defends 1,000-baht departure tax plan as ATTA objects on Oct 7
Ekniti defends 1,000-baht departure tax plan as ATTA objects on Oct 7
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s proposed levy would cover Thai and foreign air travellers, while Finance Minister Ekniti argues it could encourage more domestic holidays.Siam Motors Group Debuts Highgate’s First Overseas Campus in THB 95B Market
Siam Motors Group Debuts Highgate’s First Overseas Campus in THB 95B Market
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
London's 460-year-old Highgate School goes overseas for the first time, partnering with the Phornprapha family's Siam Motors Group in ChonburiGULF Continues ‘GULF Care’ Mission with THB 1 Million in Recovery Supplies, Helping Bangkok Communities Rebuild After Flooding
GULF Continues ‘GULF Care’ Mission with THB 1 Million in Recovery Supplies, Helping Bangkok Communities Rebuild After Flooding
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
As floodwaters begin to recede across several areas of Bangkok, Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) continues its “GULF Care” initiative, extending support to affected communities as they begin the recovery process and restore their homes following the floods.Thailand-US trade surges as both sides move closer to tariff deal
Thailand-US trade surges as both sides move closer to tariff deal
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand-US trade has surged over three years, with technology exports and US energy imports rising as both sides move towards a final reciprocal trade agreement.Thai MOPH revokes Kanchanaburi nursing home operating licence
Thai MOPH revokes Kanchanaburi nursing home operating licence
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Inspectors reported excess beds and unauthorised psychiatric care, while officials plan checks of 1,200 registered elderly care centres within two months.US trade deficit widens to $105.6bn as imports hit record
US trade deficit widens to $105.6bn as imports hit record
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
The US trade deficit widened 13.7% to $105.6 billion in August as imports hit a record, with AI-related investment helping drive demand and weighing on Q3 growth.ONWR projects 38-day Bang Pakong drainage into mid-November
ONWR projects 38-day Bang Pakong drainage into mid-November
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Bang Pakong holds about 2.105 billion cubic metres of floodwater, with the outlook dependent on no further rain and uninterrupted drainage.Health Ministry backs THB450 tourist fee as hospitals face billions in unpaid bills
Health Ministry backs THB450 tourist fee as hospitals face billions in unpaid bills
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s Health Ministry backs a proposed THB450 foreign tourist fee, saying insurance funded by the levy could reduce billions in unpaid hospital bills.Thaksin testifies on Oct 7 to protect assets in 17.6bn-baht tax case
Thaksin testifies on Oct 7 to protect assets in 17.6bn-baht tax case
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thaksin’s lawyer argues that the state has already taken 46 billion baht linked to the Shin Corp sale and wants assets protected pending judgment.