BOI says first-half investment tops B1.47tn as digital and data centre projects pour into Thailand
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Thailand’s BOI says investment applications reached 1.47 trillion baht in the first half of 2026, led by digital, data centre, electronics and clean-energy projects.
Thailand bets on wellness and longevity as new economic engine
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Thailand’s five-year health strategy will combine traditional Thai medicine, wellness tourism and herbal products with AI, genomics and precision medicine to develop high-value services and support healthy ageing.
Thailand appoints multi-stakeholder committee for open government
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Led by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt, the panel will set policy direction, review a national action plan and support Thailand’s efforts to join the OGP.
Oil trader accused of hiding behind nail salon in 800,000-litre fraud case
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
The Energy Ministry has filed a complaint against an oil intermediary accused of using a nail salon as a front while more than 800,000 litres of fuel allegedly disappeared from the system.
Thailand on alert as US Section 301 probe raises tariff risk up to 25%
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Thailand faces rising pressure from US Section 301 investigations into forced labour controls and excess industrial capacity, with experts warning tariffs could climb as high as 25% if both cases proceed.