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Turkish Soap Star Ece Irtem Dies at 35 as Investigators Examine Possible Link to Monkey Scratch in Thailand

Turkish actress Ece Irtem, known for her roles in popular television dramas including Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet) and Mr. Wrong, has died unexpectedly at the age of 35, prompting an investigation into whether a monkey scratch she reportedly suffered during a recent trip to Thailand could have played a role…

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Fertiliser supply situation eases

Worries about fertiliser supply have eased after Thailand-bound cargo ships were allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but the government is still seeking additional sources of supply, the commerce minister said on Monday.

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Thai exports post double-digit growth in May

Thailand's exports posted double-digit growth ‌in May but at a slower pace than April, ⁠a Commerce Ministry official said ‌on Monday.

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Healing holidays

Wellness tourism has emerged as a pillar of Thai tourism in recent years as intense global competition nudged the country to seek new mechanisms to attract high-quality travel markets.

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Analyst urges shift away from fossil fuels

Thailand must accelerate its transition to renewable energy if it is to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas and avoid repeating the painful consequences of global conflicts, according to Praipol Koomsap, economist at Thammasat University and former assistant to ex‑energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.

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Tighten up hub plan

Thailand's ambition to become an Asean semiconductor hub deserves serious attention. The aspiration was unveiled last week when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a goal for Thailand to produce semiconductors domestically by 2050. A national committee, known as the "semiconductor board", will drive the development of the semiconductor and advanced…

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Culture means more than tourism

The recent proposal to merge the Ministry of Culture with the Ministry of Tourism should be treated with great caution. This idea may appear to be just a bureaucratic restructuring. But the two ministries have distinct missions, functions and skill sets that should not be combined. The Ministry of Culture…

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Still a long way to go

During the past week, global attention focused on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, bringing months of protracted conflict to a halt.

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Tilapia fish genes 'diverse'

A genetic study of blackchin tilapia populations in Thailand has found high levels of genetic diversity among the invasive fish, but the DNA evidence could not determine how the species entered or spread across the country.

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Moving beyond tech dependency

Thailand's ambition to become a regional digital hub has raised a central policy question: whether to prioritise expanding public access to artificial intelligence or build the foundations to develop it.

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Diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol 'biggest burden' on B30 healthcare

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were the biggest burden on the universal healthcare system in fiscal 2025, with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes accounting for the largest number of patient visits.

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Thailand Research Expo on at Bangkok Convention Centre

The Thailand Research Expo 2026 kicks off today, bringing over 1,000 research works to showcase at Bangkok Convention Centre on the 22nd floor of Centara Grand Hotel at CentralWorld, daily from 8.30am to 5pm until Friday.

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Firms organise for digital tech shift

Thailand's energy companies are moving aggressively into the digital technology tier, positioning themselves as key players in the country's emerging data centre and semiconductor industries.

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Jump rope competition for strong hearts

The Heart Foundation of Thailand organised an amateur jump-rope competition in Bangkok on Saturday to promote heart health.

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Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes

Thailand's crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in resort destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, according to agents.

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Slave labour threat revives

The most disturbing scenes in the popular Thai Netflix series Evil Lawyer are not the courtroom battles or the corrupt deals struck behind closed doors. They are the depictions of slave labour aboard Thai fishing vessels.

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Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride

The government will launch the "Thailand Fast Pass" scheme on Tuesday to accelerate major investments by cutting approval times and easing regulatory bottlenecks, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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World heritage status for temple in sight

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.

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Whose ‘communication sovereignty’ are we protecting?

The Thai people are under threat of being fed lies and being wrongly influenced, and the country is at risk of losing control over its communication channels.

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New ‘Lemon Law’ to protect buyers from faulty goods

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft Lemon Law aimed at strengthening consumer protection by making sellers more accountable for defective goods, allowing buyers to seek repairs, replacements or compensation more easily when products fail within a specified period.

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Preventive care trendy in Thailand

DKSH Thailand Ltd, a market expansion services provider, says preventive healthcare, longevity and healthy ageing are becoming prominent trends in Thailand this year.

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Spotlight on ballooning welfare spending

Is Thailand becoming a welfare state? The answer remains to be seen, given the government's fiscal constraints.

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Cambodia won't impede Unesco bids, says ministry

The Culture Ministry has insisted Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognised by Unesco as intangible cultural heritage items will not be affected by Cambodia's election to a Unesco heritage committee.

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Walking beside the forgotten

Years after her visits to remote villages, schools and rehabilitation projects, the memories left by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati continue to shape lives across Thailand.

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