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Thailand-China EV partnership set to power smart mobility
Thailand-China EV partnership set to power smart mobility
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Thailand and China can combine manufacturing, technology, supply chains, charging networks and skills to build a competitive smart EV ecosystem, experts say.Asia-Pacific finance shifts from AI spending to measurable value
Asia-Pacific finance shifts from AI spending to measurable value
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Asia-Pacific banks are shifting from AI experiments to measurable returns as real-time finance grows, but skills shortages remain a critical barrier."Not Our Values": Italian Agency Apologises After Viral BTS Skytrain Altercation
"Not Our Values": Italian Agency Apologises After Viral BTS Skytrain Altercation
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
An Italian study-tour operator has apologised to the Thai public after a video of teenagers hurling insults on the BTS Skytrain went viralThailand Marks One Year Since Cambodia Border Conflict with Pledge to Uphold "Legitimate" Defence
Thailand Marks One Year Since Cambodia Border Conflict with Pledge to Uphold "Legitimate" Defence
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Bangkok's Joint Information Centre used the war's first anniversary to review a year of military build-up, diplomacy and anti-scam raids along the frontierSrettha honoured as Ratchaburi Zero Dropout Sandbox shapes national educational policy
Srettha honoured as Ratchaburi Zero Dropout Sandbox shapes national educational policy
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Srettha Thavisin and Sansiri were honoured for a 100-million-baht Ratchaburi pilot that helped shape Thailand’s national Zero Dropout driveLand Bridge termination proposed over low returns and fiscal risks
Land Bridge termination proposed over low returns and fiscal risks
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
The Land Bridge committee found low commercial viability, budgetary risks and severe environmental impacts, proposing fuller use of Ranong Port and accelerated rail development.Thai Officials Warn: Fix Real Problems First, Not AI Hype
Thai Officials Warn: Fix Real Problems First, Not AI Hype
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Government and industry leaders in Bangkok say Thailand's AI push must be built on data sovereignty and practical use cases — not headline-grabbing technology purchasesThai woman’s row with noisy tourists on electric train goes viral
Thai woman’s row with noisy tourists on electric train goes viral
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
A viral clip showing a Thai woman confronting a group of foreign tourists for making noise on an electric train has sparked debate over public manners and tourist behaviour in Thailand.Exam fraud leads ACT’s 13-case corruption hall of shame for 2026
Exam fraud leads ACT’s 13-case corruption hall of shame for 2026
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Local government exam fraud involving alleged bribes worth 4.5 billion baht leads ACT’s list of 13 major Thai corruption controversies in early 2026Thailand links unpaid traffic fines to annual vehicle tax renewals
Thailand links unpaid traffic fines to annual vehicle tax renewals
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
From August 1, 2026, unpaid tickets will reach the DLT after a warning and 60–90 days; motorists may renew tax but will receive no tax disc until the fines are paid.