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Bangkok arts festival generates over 250m baht after six-week run
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Bangkok’s 28th International Festival of Dance & Music closed after presenting 12 productions from nine countries, with organisers reporting more than 250 million baht in economic activity.
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Thailand and WTO Align on SME Growth, Digital Trade, and Global Systemic Reform
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Deputy PM Suphajee Suthumpun meets WTO chief Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Bangkok, outlining strategies to expand FTAs and empower small businesses
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Thailand's Retirement System Earns a C as Global Pension Index Warns of Ageing Strain
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand scores 52.2 in the Marsh CFA Institute index, with adequacy and sustainability both graded D as the report warns ageing will test every scheme
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Young Thais favour value and energy savings over large homes
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Homes priced at THB2.51–10 million made up 72% of expo bookings as Thailand’s homebuilders report growing demand for value and lower running costs.
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Thai Property Sector Tests Banks' Willingness Under New $1.5bn Housing Scheme
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Ministers approve 50bn baht credit line for homes under 3m baht, but developers warn strict mortgage rejection rates could stall market recovery
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Thai GI ingredients shine at Michelin-starred Akkee
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand’s 219 GI food products are central to a premium market push, with selected ingredients showcased at Michelin-starred Akkee in Nonthaburi.
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Thailand sends 50 teams to inspect 1,500 waste plants in five provinces
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand is deploying 50 inspection teams to more than 1,500 waste facilities in five provinces, with illegal operators facing closure, licence revocation and possible asset seizures.
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Thailand honours King Rama V on Chulalongkorn Day
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Culture Ministry permanent secretary Prasop Riangngern led officials in laying a wreath at Bangkok’s Royal Plaza for Chulalongkorn Day.
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Thailand targets global cannabis, hemp and kratom market with higher standards
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand is pushing higher medical, cultivation and production standards for cannabis, hemp and kratom as it seeks a stronger position in Asia’s health and herbal-products market.
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Thai rice festival showcases 15 GI varieties on October 24–25 at Paradise Park
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
The Rice Department’s Thai Local Rice Fest #2 at Bangkok’s Paradise Park will feature chef demonstrations, rice products and cultural performances
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