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AOT plans about THB80 billion investment to expand airport capacity
AOT plans about THB80 billion investment to expand airport capacity
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has set quick-win priorities for AOT as it prepares a five-year investment plan worth about THB80 billion to expand airport capacity.True, Google and Thailand's Government Launch Nationwide AI Literacy Drive
True, Google and Thailand's Government Launch Nationwide AI Literacy Drive
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
True, Google and MHESI launch Thailand's first credit-bearing AI curriculum, aiming to close an 80,000-professional skills gap and open the kingdom to global tech investmentAirlines cut 2m seats as jet fuel crisis disrupts Asia routes
Airlines cut 2m seats as jet fuel crisis disrupts Asia routes
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Airlines have cut 2m seats from their May schedules as war-driven jet fuel disruption forces flight cancellations, the use of smaller aircraft and higher fares on key Asia routes.Thai condo launches set for 20-year low as costs, demand and credit bite
Thai condo launches set for 20-year low as costs, demand and credit bite
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Developers are urging state support as rising costs, fragile domestic demand and stricter lending are expected to cut 2026 launches to around 17,000 units.TMD warns of heavy rain in South, gusty winds nationwide
TMD warns of heavy rain in South, gusty winds nationwide
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Thailand faces variable weather from May 7-10, with heavy rain in the South and gusty winds in many areas, the TMD says.Thailand Pledges to Equip One-Third of Population with AI Literacy in Bold Innovation Shift
Thailand Pledges to Equip One-Third of Population with AI Literacy in Bold Innovation Shift
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Deputy PM Yotchanan Wongsawat pledges to equip one-third of the nation with AI skills, aiming to bypass the middle-income trap and lure global tech giantsHealth wake-up call — Active citizens urged to fight Thailand’s NCD crisis
Health wake-up call — Active citizens urged to fight Thailand’s NCD crisis
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Thailand faces a rising NCD crisis driving 70% of deaths and 1.6 trillion baht in losses, prompting calls for active cities and citizensThailand braces for US trade ruling over labour, capacity claims
Thailand braces for US trade ruling over labour, capacity claims
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Thailand will meet USTR on May 13-14 to defend exporters against Section 301 claims on forced labour and overcapacity.Evacuations planned from MV Hondius following hantavirus outbreak
Evacuations planned from MV Hondius following hantavirus outbreak
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Doctors are preparing to evacuate two symptomatic crew members from MV Hondius after a suspected hantavirus outbreak left three people dead.Ekniti says ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ set for June 1 launch, with state covering 60%
Ekniti says ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ set for June 1 launch, with state covering 60%
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti says the ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ scheme could reach Cabinet by May 19, offering a 60/40 co-payment model for up to 30 million people, plus direct aid for the most vulnerable.