Thailand’s Neutral Bet: Gold and Food Security Emerge as Pillars of a New Trade Strategy
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Deputy PM Suphajee Suthumpun unveils a "just-in-case" trade strategy built on food security and gold, as Bangkok resists picking sides in Washington-Beijing rivalry
Thailand eyes work-hour rules for film crews after 16-hour shift concerns
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand’s Labour Ministry is moving to strengthen protection for film and entertainment workers, including possible working-hour standards for film crews, better contracts, wage protection and expanded welfare for freelancers.
EU’s €3 parcel fee puts Thailand between export opening and import risk
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The EU’s new €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels may hit Chinese platforms such as SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress, but Thai exporters face both a chance to enter Europe and the risk of more cheap Chinese goods flooding ASEAN.
People’s Party leads NIDA Poll as Bhumjaithai support falls
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The People’s Party remains Thailand’s most popular political party in NIDA Poll’s second-quarter 2026 survey, while Bhumjaithai loses ground and Pheu Thai closes the gap for second place.
Red Line Missing Link offers new hope for three-airport rail travel
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand’s Red Line Missing Link could become a practical route linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao as the EEC reviews the high-speed rail contract.