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Thai gold prices close 750 baht higher amid volatile trading
Thai gold prices close 750 baht higher amid volatile trading
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Thailand’s gold prices rose by 750 baht on July 21 after 20 intraday revisions, lifting bullion and gold jewellery prices amid market volatility.Thailand reviews equal tax deduction rights for all under TISA
Thailand reviews equal tax deduction rights for all under TISA
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The Finance Ministry is reviewing income-based tax multipliers as it develops a more flexible long-term investment framework for retirement savings.Thailand’s durian exports to China pass one-million-tonne mark
Thailand’s durian exports to China pass one-million-tonne mark
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Thai fresh durian exports to China have topped one million tonnes, prompting a new push to market southern harvests and expand value-added processing.Thailand and China sign five agreements to build future industries
Thailand and China sign five agreements to build future industries
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The agreements span nuclear fusion, BeiDou applications, deep-tech talent, Chang'e-7 payloads and joint research funding.Thailand on alert as US shifts trade war to Section 301 probes
Thailand on alert as US shifts trade war to Section 301 probes
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The US is moving from broad reciprocal tariffs to targeted Section 301 investigations, putting Thailand under scrutiny over forced labour controls and industrial overcapacity.Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a study into closing Bangkok Port, transferring its operations to Laem Chabang and transforming Khlong Toei into a casino-free entertainment complex.WHAUP Urges Bangkok to Fast-Track Direct PPA Rules as Data-Centre Demand Surges
WHAUP Urges Bangkok to Fast-Track Direct PPA Rules as Data-Centre Demand Surges
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
CEO Akarin says regulatory delay on direct clean-power deals risks Thailand's data-centre pipeline, as utility posts 35% Q1 profit growthGold taxes may drive trade to Singapore, Thai association warns
Gold taxes may drive trade to Singapore, Thai association warns
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Thailand’s Gold Traders Association plans to oppose proposed taxes on gold transactions, warning that they could weaken the domestic industry and drive trade to Singapore.Thailand studies three-zone urban rail fares before Cabinet review
Thailand studies three-zone urban rail fares before Cabinet review
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
The Department of Rail Transport plans a second public consultation by the end of December 2026 before completing its zone-based urban rail fare study in January 2027.Anutin highlights opportunities for closer digital cooperation with Alibaba
Anutin highlights opportunities for closer digital cooperation with Alibaba
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul highlighted opportunities for Thailand and Alibaba to expand cooperation in AI, cloud computing, logistics, tourism and digital skills.