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ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads
ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Factories across Southeast Asia are shutting down and cutting jobs as the Iran war drives up raw-material, energy and shipping costs, exposing widening pressure on SMEs and traditional manufacturers despite strong electronics exports.Makro–Lotus’s Becomes Thailand’s Largest Hub for “Thais Help Thais Plus” Merchants
Makro–Lotus’s Becomes Thailand’s Largest Hub for “Thais Help Thais Plus” Merchants
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Supporting More Than 10,000 Small Business Operators, Driving the Thai Economy, Strengthening Purchasing Power, and Helping Ease Cost of Living.More than 4 million Thai Gen Z users drawn into online gambling
More than 4 million Thai Gen Z users drawn into online gambling
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Police say more than 4 million Thai Gen Z users have entered the online gambling cycle, as hidden ads and influencer content draw in new gamblers.‘Whispering Bird’ Nok Krasip AI tool launched for small Thai shops
‘Whispering Bird’ Nok Krasip AI tool launched for small Thai shops
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Thailand launches “Nok Krasip”, or “whispering bird”, an AI-powered assistant on the Thung Ngern (Money Bag) app to help small shops analyse sales, costs and profitsTyphoon Jangmi approaches Okinawa as Japan warns of heavy rain and flight disruption
Typhoon Jangmi approaches Okinawa as Japan warns of heavy rain and flight disruption
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Japan has issued warnings as Typhoon Jangmi moves towards Okinawa and the Amami Islands, bringing risks of heavy rain, strong winds, high waves and landslides, while airlines cancel more than 400 flights.Pride and Property: How Bangkok’s Leading Retailer is Banking on the Rainbow Economy
Pride and Property: How Bangkok’s Leading Retailer is Banking on the Rainbow Economy
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Siam Piwat drives Bangkok’s bid for World Pride 2030, leveraging inclusivity and the lucrative 'Y-economy' to boost retail and international tourismSuphajee urges SME support as K-shaped growth pressures Thailand
Suphajee urges SME support as K-shaped growth pressures Thailand
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Suphajee says Thailand must rethink trade and lift SMEs as GDP and exports grow, but gains remain concentrated among large firms.PowerChina eyes investment in 7 Thai transport megaprojects
PowerChina eyes investment in 7 Thai transport megaprojects
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Chinese state enterprise PowerChina is eyeing investment in seven major Thai transport projects, including high-speed rail, airport expansions and the Kathu–Patong tunnel in Phuket.ATTA partners Dunhuang to launch Bangkok–Dunhuang charter flights
ATTA partners Dunhuang to launch Bangkok–Dunhuang charter flights
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
The Association of Thai Travel Agents is strengthening Thailand–China tourism ties with direct Bangkok–Dunhuang charter flights operated by Thai Vietjet from 28 August, opening a new gateway to China’s historic Silk Road region.