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Fifteen years ago on June 16, on a sunny June day in Switzerland, millions of domestic workers worldwide gained the recognition they had long deserved.

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TV show meddling

The report that the popular morning TV news programme Jor Luek Thua Thai Inside Thailand on Channel 9 MCOT HD will leave the state broadcaster at the end of this month casts a sceptical light on the Anutin government.

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Ramayana Water Park ranked No.9 in the world

Ramayana Water Park has been ranked No.9 in the world in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Amusement & Water Parks ranking 2026, placing it among the most highly rated amusement and water parks worldwide.

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Electric trucks at low-carbon crossroads

The trucks that keep Thailand moving may soon decide how well the country competes in a low-carbon world -- if the government gets it right.

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630,000 treated for cancer under universal healthcare

More than 630,000 cancer patients received treatment under Thailand’s universal healthcare scheme in the 2025 fiscal year, with breast cancer remaining the most common cancer among women and colorectal cancer topping the list among men.

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Chips seen as next growth engine

The government has established the National Semiconductor Policy Committee to set the country’s strategy for the sector, with a target of attracting 2.5 trillion baht in investment to Thailand.

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Thailand joining tax information sharing system

The cabinet has approved Thailand’s participation in an international tax information exchange framework to support adoption of the OECD-led global minimum tax on corporations.

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Vietnam is becoming the hottest tourist hotspot in Southeast Asia—and trying to avoid Thailand's mistakes

The country had 21 million visitors in 2025. Officials think they can attract even more in the future—and are splurging on infrastrucuture spending to meet that hoped-for demand.

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PM Anutin heads for Asean-Russia Summit

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Russia to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit on Wednesday and Thursday in Kazan, where he plans to discuss trade expansion, investment cooperation and energy security with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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“I have never gone out without a man”: Indian househelp spends a day alone in Thailand and returns with new friends

Indian Househelp's first day alone in Thailand: A day that began with nervousness turned into an experience of self-discovery for Reshma, a domestic worker who travelled to Thailand with creator Anish Bhagat. Asked to spend a day exploring on her own, she stepped out carrying homemade puran poli, made new…

The Economic Times

PM Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.

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Thailand appoints South African, German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia

Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for ‌an arbitration process by the United Nations (UN) that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Tuesday.

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Rethink Thailand seminar to confront economic headwinds

Thailand is preparing to host a public seminar aimed at tackling mounting economic challenges, bringing together leading voices from business, academia and policymaking to map out how the country, and those living and working in it, can adapt and move forward.

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Thailand Urged to Prepare for Sustainable Global Trade

Bangkok, 28 May 2026 — Thailand has a significant opportunity to strengthen its position in global markets by preparing for emerging sustainability requirements, according to Timo Menniken, Country Director of GIZ Thailand, at the Policy Recommendation Announcement and Handover Ceremony of the FIT for FAIR Project in Bangkok.

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Informa Markets and Thailand's Health Ministry Join Forces To Deliver a Successful Edition of International Healthcare Week 2026 in Bangkok

BANGKOK, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets joins forces with Thailand's Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) to unveil International Healthcare Week 2026, a transformative regional healthcare platform that will elevate Thailand's position as a world-leading medical and wellness hub and catalyze new waves of investment, innovation, and international…

The Independent UK

Photos show the resurfaced remains of World War II's 'Death Railway' in Thailand

After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand.

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WWII ‘Death Railway’ station resurfaces in Thailand after decades submerged

Thousands of Allied PoWs and Asian labourers died constructing the railway

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The Southeast Asia 500 has a new engine: Vietnam

Thailand and Indonesia have the most companies on the list. But Vietnam is responsible for roughly a quarter of this year's total revenue growth.

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ETDA unveils roadmap to strengthen AI governance

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has outlined its 2026 artificial intelligence (AI) strategic direction in an effort to drive Thailand to become a regional hub of AI governance.

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Bank branch closures set to hit staff more than AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Thailand's banking sector is unlikely to have a rapid impact on employment, with the decline in bank staff primarily driven by branch closures, according to the central bank governor.

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Tourism operators call for revision of Indian visa policy

The private sector in three Andaman provinces submitted a petition to the government, calling for a revision of the visa policy for Indian tourists, as Thailand could face potential losses of 8 billion baht if wedding groups shift to other destinations during the upcoming high season.

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Thai fuel prices to stay high until Q4

Domestic oil prices in Thailand are expected to remain elevated until the final quarter of this year, even though global crude benchmarks have eased and the US is set to sign a peace deal with Iran this Friday to end nearly four months of conflict in the Middle East.

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Expert warns of Super El Nino risk

Thailand should prepare for the possibility of a Super El Nino event next year, which could bring extreme heat, drought and other disruptions, a leading climate expert has warned.

Bangkok Post

PM set for Asean-Russia meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the Asean–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.

Bangkok Post

Mideast truce 'positive news'

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed the reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive development that could help ease global uncertainties and support economic stability.

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