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Thai police seize 1.18 tonnes of meth in Gulf drug trafficking case
Thai police seize 1.18 tonnes of meth in Gulf drug trafficking case
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thai police seized 1,178kg of crystal meth worth over 300 million baht from a fishing boat in the Gulf in an alleged Philippines-bound operation.Thai consumer confidence index falls to 52.1 in September
Thai consumer confidence index falls to 52.1 in September
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Floods weaken Thai consumer confidence as the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce maintains its 2026 growth forecast at 2.2–2.5%.GULF Secures Six HR Accolades at Leading National and Regional Awards
GULF Secures Six HR Accolades at Leading National and Regional Awards
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Recognized as One of Asia’s Best Companies to Work for the Third Consecutive YearGoldman Sachs sees Thai first-half 2026 growth revised to 2.9%
Goldman Sachs sees Thai first-half 2026 growth revised to 2.9%
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Goldman Sachs says Thai GDP revisions alone are unlikely to justify monetary tightening, as manufacturing growth remains concentrated in electronics.Thailand warns five Mae Sai subdistricts over arsenic in Sai River
Thailand warns five Mae Sai subdistricts over arsenic in Sai River
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Mae Sai residents in Chiang Rai are urged to use safe water and avoid catching aquatic animals from the Sai River for food after arsenic contamination was found.Revenue Dept holds public hearing on 1,000-baht departure tax until Oct 29
Revenue Dept holds public hearing on 1,000-baht departure tax until Oct 29
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thailand's Revenue Department is seeking views on a proposed departure tax covering all nationalities, with initial exemptions for land and sea travel.Thailand identifies 10 emerging technologies for future growth
Thailand identifies 10 emerging technologies for future growth
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has highlighted 10 technologies for 2026–27 that could cut costs and create business opportunities.Thailand Must 'Remake its Operating System', Not Patch It, Panel Hears
Thailand Must 'Remake its Operating System', Not Patch It, Panel Hears
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Finance vice-minister and World Bank economist say piecemeal tweaks cannot lift growth from 2%; productivity, AI uptake and investment must alignThailand weighs higher EV import taxes to support local industry
Thailand weighs higher EV import taxes to support local industry
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thailand's Cabinet has acknowledged a proposal to levy higher excise taxes on certain imported vehicles while favouring local EV production, domestic parts and investment.Commerce Ministry asks firms to hold prices for flood recovery
Commerce Ministry asks firms to hold prices for flood recovery
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
The Department of Internal Trade has asked retailers and service providers to hold prices and offer discounts on home and vehicle repairs after flooding.