Prayut Emerges as Top Choice for PM in NIDA Poll as Political Uncertainty Grows

BANGKOK — A new survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) reveals deepening political divisions, with 42.37% of respondents calling for suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign, while nearly 40% support dissolving the House for fresh elections. The poll, conducted July 4–7 among 1,310 adults nationwide, highlights Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the […]

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Thailand Introduces Fast-Track Immigration Lanes for Chinese Students’ Families

BANGKOK — In a bid to boost tourism, Thai immigration authorities have launched dedicated fast-track lanes for Chinese students and their families at major airports, aiming to streamline arrivals during the summer holiday season. Chinese Tourist Kidnapped in Brazen Pattaya Daylight Robbery The “Happy Chinese Summer Channel,” operational from July to September at Suvarnabhumi, Don […]

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Thailand Makes Historic Leap in Cancer Treatment with First Locally Developed Targeted Therapy Drug

BANGKOK — Thailand has achieved a major medical breakthrough with the successful production of Imcranib 100, its first domestically developed targeted cancer therapy pill. The milestone, realized under the visionary leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, marks a significant step forward in the nation’s ability to provide advanced, affordable cancer care. […]

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Thailand Clarifies Temple Origins at UNESCO World Heritage Meeting

At the 47th World Heritage Committee session in France, Cambodia claimed that Wat Phumanfa in Thailand’s Buriram province is an imitation of Angkor Wat, and therefore is affecting the World Heritage site’s universal value. The Cambodian representative then requested UNESCO to investigate. Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Ease as Military Talks Resume The Head of the Thai […]

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Thai Business Leaders Propose Tax-Free US Imports to Resolve Tariff Dispute

BANGKOK — Thailand’s top business alliance has urged the government to eliminate import taxes on most US-made goods in a strategic move to persuade the Trump administration to reconsider its steep 36% tariff on Thai exports. The proposal, aimed at easing trade tensions, was presented during a high-level meeting with Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on […]

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Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Ease as Military Talks Resume

UBON RATCHATHANI – Routine discussions between Thai and Cambodian military officers have helped de-escalate border tensions in the disputed Emerald Pagoda area, according to Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Speaking today, he confirmed that field officers from both sides have agreed to hold informal talks every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday […]

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U.S. Slaps 36% Tariff on Thai Imports in Major Trade Policy Shift

Bangkok, July 8, 2025 – The United States will impose sweeping 36% tariffs on all Thai imports effective August 1, President Donald Trump announced Monday, escalating trade tensions with one of Southeast Asia’s key export economies. The policy shift comes as Washington seeks to address what it calls Thailand’s “unsustainable” trade practices. Thailand develops a […]

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