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CP seeks termination of three-airport high-speed rail contract
CP seeks termination of three-airport high-speed rail contract
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
CP has sent a letter to the State Railway of Thailand seeking to terminate the high-speed rail contract linking three airports, citing inability to obtain BOI promotion and issue the notice to proceed.Thailand, Malaysia push border corridor to unlock trade and security gains
Thailand, Malaysia push border corridor to unlock trade and security gains
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to accelerate border connectivity, trade, tourism, agriculture and security cooperation, with a new Sadao–Bukit Kayu Hitam link anchoring a push towards a US$30 billion bilateral trade target.MRTA controls Purple Line tunnel seepage, points to sump pit joint
MRTA controls Purple Line tunnel seepage, points to sump pit joint
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
MRTA says the seepage was likely from a sump pit joint, with pumping underway and no signs of road or nearby building subsidence.400 billion baht loan legal, but what are the risks for Thailand? | The Next Move EP20
400 billion baht loan legal, but what are the risks for Thailand? | The Next Move EP20
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
The government has been given the green light to continue driving the economy and accelerating the energy transition after the Constitutional Court upheld the 400 billion baht loan decree.Myanmar calls for wider energy and rail steps to reduce fuel imports
Myanmar calls for wider energy and rail steps to reduce fuel imports
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
U Min Aung Hlaing puts coal-fired and solar power, railway upgrades and locally made EVs at the centre of Myanmar’s import-reduction push.IMF upgrades Thailand, ADB trims Asia-Pacific growth amid energy crisis
IMF upgrades Thailand, ADB trims Asia-Pacific growth amid energy crisis
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
The IMF expects ASEAN-5 growth to slow to 4.1% in 2026 but upgraded Thailand’s forecast to 1.9%, while ADB cut developing Asia-Pacific growth to 4.9% as energy disruptions weigh on the region.Thai Airways warns Typhoon Bavi could disrupt Taiwan flights
Thai Airways warns Typhoon Bavi could disrupt Taiwan flights
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Passengers due to travel to or from Taiwan between July 10 and 12 are urged to follow weather updates and check their flight status before departure.Thailand eyes summer-holiday tourism boost as arrivals remain down 3.11%
Thailand eyes summer-holiday tourism boost as arrivals remain down 3.11%
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thailand welcomed 16.21 million foreign tourists from January 1 to July 4, 2026, generating 782.57 billion baht, as summer holidays are expected to support arrivals from China and Europe.