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Thai political battles take toll on investment
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
Unstable government damages economy PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:16 Bangkok Bank (BBL) anticipates that ongoing domestic political instability will further delay investment decisions, compounding the impact of US tariffs on Thai exports. According...
Minister bullish on tariff negotiations
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
Pichai seen leading delegation to the US PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:12 Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is optimistic that the trade negotiations with the US will result in a mutually beneficial agreement. Mr Pichai...
Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril
Northwest Signal - Ohio
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Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces fresh legal peril Tuesday with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra risking suspension from office by the Constitutional Court, and her ex-premier father's separate royal defamation trial due to start....
Thailand to hold talks with Myanmar over Kok River contamination linked to mining
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
Thai delegation to visit Naypyidaw next week as part of urgent efforts to stop pollution from entering northern water sources. CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Thailand is set to hold discussions with Myanmar next week to address the contamination of the...
Thailand postpones debate on casino bill for one-month review
Yogonet International
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June 30, 2025
Thailand’s ruling party has postponed the House debate on its casino legislation by one month to allow time for a detailed review of provisions related to money laundering and responsible gambling, according to government officials. The...
Thai PM reveals probe results on collapsed State Audit Office building: design and construction violated the law
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
“Not swept under the rug”: PM confirms collapse of State Audit building due to unlawful design and construction — DSI and police to take over. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the findings of the 90-day...
Thai Finance Minister heads to U.S. for July 3 tariff talks ahead of looming deadline
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
Pichai Chunhavajira to lead July 3 negotiations with USTR, seeking balanced outcome on tariffs and trade barriers. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is set to depart for the United States on...
Thailand’s Political Protests: Implications for Foreign Investors
ASEAN Briefing
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June 30, 2025
Thailand is once again facing a wave of political unrest. On June 28 and 29, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bangkok, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation. The protests were triggered by a leaked phone...
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:41 India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to...
World AFP Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril
Yahoo News
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Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces fresh legal peril Tuesday with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra risking suspension from office by the Constitutional Court, and her ex-premier father's separate royal defamation trial due to start....
No coup, but no backing down – protest group to intensify anti-government rallies
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
Protesters to submit pressure letters to coalition parties this week as demonstrations edge closer to Government House. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Network of Students and People for Reform Thailand on Monday clarified its stance, stating it stands...
Rookie driver crashes pickup into Bangkok police station gate by mistake, startling officers
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
The pickup truck climbed the curb and slammed into the station gate late at night — the driver, with only 2–3 months of experience, admitted he meant to hit the brake. BANGKOK, Thailand – A 36-year-old man mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of...
Chennai man smuggles 16 live snakes on Bangkok-Mumbai flight, arrested
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
Customs officials at the Mumbai International Airport have arrested a Chennai man attempting to smuggle 16 live exotic snakes from Thailand - the third major wildlife trafficking case at the airport this month. Among the seized reptiles were two...
“Let’s do this” - Nabil Anane ready to face anyone to start his reign as undisputed bantamweight Muay Thai king
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
Nabil Anane is ready to start his reign atop the bantamweight Muay Thai class. The towering phenom was recently promoted to undisputed ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion in a stunning announcement during ONE Friday Fights 114 this past week...
Miss Myanmar to compete in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand in Nov
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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June 30, 2025
Miss Universe Myanmar 2025 winner Myat Yadana Soe will represent Myanmar at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, which will be held in Thailand this November, she confirmed. The 74th Miss Universe 2025 is set to take place on 21 November 2025, at the...
UTD’s Comet Rocketry lifts off at international rocket competition
The Retrograde - Texas
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June 30, 2025
Comet Rocketry competed in the International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas during the June 9-14 conference where their high-powered rocket, “Bonita,” was tested in nearly every metric, from launch, ability to collect flight data...
Thailand Tackles Statelessness with Faster Citizenship Process
Khaosod English
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June 30, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand has officially launched new regulations to expedite citizenship procedures for children born to foreign parents in the country, marking the first comprehensive effort to tackle statelessness issues. The directive, which came...
Thai Boy Found Barking Like Dogs Due to Mother’s Drug Neglect
Khaosod English
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June 30, 2025
UTTARADIT — A heartbreaking case has emerged highlighting Thailand’s drug addiction crisis after an 8-year-old boy was found living with dogs and communicating through barking sounds due to his mother’s drug addiction and neglect. The Foundation...
Thousands in Bangkok protest for Thai PM to resign
FBC News
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June 30, 2025
[Source: BBC News] Thousands of protesters have gathered in the Thai capital Bangkok, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a phone call she had with the former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was leaked. In the call,...
Thai Police Intercept Cannabis-Smuggling Package Bound for Laos
Khaosod English
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June 30, 2025
NONG KHAI — Police in Nong Khai rushed to inspect suspicious packages after a shipping company reported finding questionable parcels that customers requested to send abroad without specifying the recipient’s name. They discovered 72 cans of...