WEF says next tech race is moving from AI screens to power grids, hospitals and factories
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
The World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 report highlights a shift from software-first AI to real-economy innovation in energy, medicine, food, materials and cybersecurity.
Thai canned pineapple exporters face five-year Mexico duty as Vietnam and China gain ground
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Mexico has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty of US$0.93 per kilogramme on Thai canned pineapple, raising concerns over Thailand’s long-term competitiveness as Vietnam and China expand in the Mexican market.
SCB EIC Lifts Thailand 2026 GDP Forecast to 2%, But K-Shaped Divide Widens
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand’s economy gets a modest upgrade, but the gains are concentrated — big tech-linked firms pull ahead while households and small businesses struggle with debt and rising costs
Why Thailand’s 7-Eleven has become a must-visit for travellers
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand’s 7-Eleven culture has become a viral travel experience, turning toasties, DIY drinks and everyday convenience into a new form of Thai soft power.
Thailand accepts UNCLOS conciliation with Cambodia but says outcome is not binding
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand has formally accepted Cambodia’s UNCLOS compulsory conciliation request over a Gulf of Thailand maritime boundary dispute, while stressing that the process is not a court case and will only produce non-binding recommendations.