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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...
Thai Constitutional Court to weigh petition seeking PM's dismissal
The Gazette - Colorado
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BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's Constitutional Court was due to meet on Tuesday to consider a petition seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as pressure mounts on a government battling to survive and under fire on multiple...
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...
Thai PM to also take on Culture Ministry role, concerned about Constitutional Court case
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
The Prime Minister will take on the Culture Ministry portfolio to promote Thai soft power, while awaiting the Constitutional Court’s decision on her suspension, emphasizing a focus on steady government work amid protests and political challenges....
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 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 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...
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...
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...
French President backs Thailand’s peaceful border resolution with Cambodia, says PM
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
PM Paetongtarn thanks French President Macron for backing peaceful border talks with Cambodia and deeper Thai-French strategic ties across defense, energy, and trade. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed details of a...
Maliban explores strategic investment and partnership opportunities in Thailand
Daily FT
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok successfully facilitated a recent visit by a high-level delegation from Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd. to Thailand. The visit aimed to explore investment opportunities and establish strategic partnerships...
Russian fighter electrocuted in Thailand ring after ‘Weed Boxing’ victory celebration
Pattaya Mail
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June 30, 2025
Shock and splash — Russian fighter Ivan Parshikov jolted mid-celebration in Thai “Weed Boxing” ring but escapes with a new nickname: “Charged.” BANGKOK, Thailand – Russian MMA fighter Ivan Parshikov, a former ONE Lumpinee contender, narrowly...
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...
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...
Foreign Investors Desert Thai Stocks Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Slump
The Nation Thailand
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July 1, 2025
The daily net sales figures often represent profits foreign investors are making and closing out within the same day. For instance, they might sell a stock at 100 baht and repurchase it at 85 baht, immediately realising a 15 baht profit. The...
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....
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...