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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.
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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.
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Queen Sirikit convention centre closes from Oct 11-18 for IMF-World Bank meetings
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will close to the public from October 11-18 as it prepares for the 2026 IMF-World Bank annual meetings.
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ONWR puts Thailand’s reservoir storage at 82% on October 8
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Chao Phraya Dam releases 2,350 cubic metres per second as river levels ease at two Thai monitoring stations and heavy rain persists in the South
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Nophadol In-na elected to lead IPU science and technology group
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thai senator Nophadol In-na has been elected to chair the IPU Working Group on Science and Technology, with AI ethics and science diplomacy among his priorities.
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Five priorities to avert a property crisis: unlocking home loans and tackling global warming
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Three property associations have identified five major challenges in reviving the market through action by the government and banks.
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IMF chief warns of debt, energy and AI risks before Bangkok talks
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that high debt, costly energy and an uneven AI boom pose major risks as global policymakers prepare to meet in Bangkok.
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174,000 young Thai graduates unemployed amid skills mismatch
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
KResearch says young graduates account for 44% of Thailand’s unemployed as demand for 1.1 million skilled workers clashes with education trends.
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Ekniti pitches first Thai BOI-to-IPO listing to Japan on Oct 7
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thailand plans incentives and faster listings for Japanese firms as the Board of Investment and stock exchange work out the programme
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Floods halt over 10 auto-parts plants with Oct 12 restart expected
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thai suppliers may need costlier imported parts to meet carmakers’ contracts, while Toyota’s October 12 restart remains provisional.
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