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Thailand’s IMF-World Bank 2026 role seen as golden chance to attract investment
Thailand’s IMF-World Bank 2026 role seen as golden chance to attract investment
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thailand’s hosting of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 is seen by the private sector as a major opportunity to attract investment, raise national standards and strengthen long-term growth.Ride-hailing apps given three months to remove illegal drivers
Ride-hailing apps given three months to remove illegal drivers
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Transport Ministry orders ride-hailing platforms to remove drivers without public transport licences within three monthsBangkok land bets shift from CBD to outer rail corridors
Bangkok land bets shift from CBD to outer rail corridors
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Bangkok’s land market is entering a new investment cycle as developers look beyond high-priced CBD plots to outer-city rail corridors, with the eastern Orange Line tipped as the strongest growth prospect over the next five years.Gold traders warn VAT plan may hurt savers amid BoT scrutiny
Gold traders warn VAT plan may hurt savers amid BoT scrutiny
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thai gold traders warn that tighter regulation and a possible VAT on gold investment could hurt gold saving and market confidenceETDA orders face scans and ID checks for social media advertisers
ETDA orders face scans and ID checks for social media advertisers
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Gazette has announced strict new rules requiring platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to verify advertisers’ identities and retain data for at least 90 days to curb online scams.ASEAN concludes DEFA talks to boost digital trade by 30% by 2030
ASEAN concludes DEFA talks to boost digital trade by 30% by 2030
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
ASEAN has concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, billed as the world’s first regional digital economy pact, while advancing paperless trade, FTA upgrades and new economic partnerships to strengthen regional resilience.World Bank flags Thailand data centre cost risk if digital economy lags
World Bank flags Thailand data centre cost risk if digital economy lags
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Water and power demand from data centres must be weighed against spillovers, with Thailand yet to draw full economic value, Kwanpadh says.Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams
Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thailand’s consumer council is suing Meta, LINE, Apple, Google and nine banks over online investment scams causing 230 million baht in lossesCambodia scam centres grow despite crackdown, Amnesty says
Cambodia scam centres grow despite crackdown, Amnesty says
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Amnesty International says Cambodia’s online scam industry has expanded despite a nationwide crackdown, with identified scam centres rising from 53 to 86 over the past year and many alleged victims still lacking protection.‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ hits restaurant sales by 50%, association asks PM to expand access
‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ hits restaurant sales by 50%, association asks PM to expand access
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thai Restaurant Association has asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to expand Thais Help Thais Plus eligibility after small VAT-registered restaurants reported sharp customer losses.