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China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Bangkok Post
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July 4, 2025
Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk. Neta, among the earliest...
Tropical depression forms over South China Sea, no threat to Thailand
The Nation Thailand
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July 4, 2025
Thai Meteorological Department on Friday issued advisory for tropical depression over the South China Sea. The department said that as of 07:00 a.m. on July 4, the low-pressure system over the upper South China Sea has intensified into a tropical...
Thailand in turmoil after PM Shinawatra’s suspension
TRT World
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended after a leaked call with Cambodia’s former leader, where she criticized a Thai general. The scandal caused public anger and led a major party to leave her coalition. Protests are...
Thailand reverses ruling on cannabis, making it illegal to be bought without prescription
FTN News
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July 3, 2025
In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to remove marijuana from its list of illegal narcotics. Cannabis was decriminalised even earlier for medical use in 2018, before being approved for recreational use in 2022. Since then, tens of...
Weed Ban Returning in Thailand? As Thai Government Takes U-Turn on Decriminalization of Marijuana and Restricts Access, Know What the New Order Says on Cannabis
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Bangkok, July 04: Three years after becoming Asia’s first country to decriminalise cannabis, Thailand is now taking a sharp U-turn. The Thai government has rolled out new restrictions limiting the use of cannabis to strictly medical and health...
Sri Lankan man caught at Thai airport with 3 snakes in his underwear
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
A Sri Lankan man has been arrested at an airport in Thailand after allegedly trying to smuggle three snakes out of the country by concealing them in his underwear. The man was stopped at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday after a body...
Chinese Trio Arrested in Thailand Claim They Escaped Poipet Scammers
Khaosod English
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July 4, 2025
SA KAEO — Three Chinese men carrying six mobile phones who were arrested by Thai Eastern Command forces early Friday morning, claimed they had fled scam operations in Cambodia’s Poipet. Investigators remain skeptical of their claims due to...
Through the Lens: Thai PM Paetongtarn suspended and more
Nikkei Asia
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The Thailand-Cambodia border dispute has sparked political turmoil in Bangkok, with the Thailand's Constitutional Court suspending Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on July 1, citing leaked audio of her phone call with former Cambodian leader...
Chinese national rescued in Thailand after shady job offer, embassy warns
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
BEIJING: A Chinese national who went missing in Thailand after accepting a photoshoot job has been rescued, according to China's embassy in Bangkok, which cautioned Chinese citizens against simply accepting job offers. The embassy said in a...
Thailand gets third premier in a week
The Manila Times
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July 3, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week on Thursday, as its king swore in a new Cabinet after a court decision plunged the Southeast Asian nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office...
Turmoil, tariffs, tourism: Thailand's political woes threatens fragile recovery
CNBC
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July 4, 2025
Protesters hold a sign with a photo of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra crossed out at Victory Monument on June 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of protesters gathered at Bangkok’s Victory Monument to demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn...
Myanmar, Thailand Ramp Up Cooperation on Border Issues
The Irrawaddy
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July 4, 2025
CHIANG MAI—Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues, including heavy metal contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers and the suppression of transnational scam operations. The pledge was made during the 37th...
china Chinese national missing in Thailand rescued, embassy warns of shady job offers
Asiaone
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July 4, 2025
BEIJING — A Chinese national who went missing in Thailand after accepting a photoshoot job has been rescued, according to China's embassy in Bangkok, which cautioned Chinese citizens against simply accepting job offers. The embassy said in a...
Decision expected on Thai casino bill on Monday
Gambling Insider
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Decision expected Monday amid concerns over transparency and preparedness. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Government to decide on bill withdrawal or delay on Monday - Concerns raised over transparency, land use and regulatory preparedness -...
World Bank slashes Thailand's 2025 growth outlook to 1.8 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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BANGKOK, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's economy is projected to grow 1.8 percent this year, down from the 2.9 percent forecast in February, amid rising global and local headwinds, the World Bank has said. The slowdown reflected weaker exports and...
Thailand’s prime minister has been suspended
The Economist
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July 3, 2025
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following a petition alleging she breached ethics in a call to Hun Sen, Cambodia’s strongman, which he leaked. Ms Paetongtarn appears to disparage a Thai general...
Analysis-China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Yahoo Finance
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By Chayut Setboonsarng and Thanadech Staporncharnchai BANGKOK (Reuters) -Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD,...
Thai opposition groups demand government withdraw casino bill entirely
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 3, 2025
Thailand’s civic groups and the opposition People’s Party have urged the government to withdraw two controversial bills aimed at legalizing casino-entertainment complexes and amending gambling laws to allow online betting, as political instability...
Join the webinar by Cross Hotels today at 3 pm to explore Thailand’s MICE opportunities
Tourism Breaking News
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July 4, 2025
Friday, July 4, 2025 - IST July 4, 2025 Cross Hotels & Resorts in Thailand invites the Indian travel trade for an exclusive webinar today at 3 pm IST, focusing on its latest offerings. Get insights to help create enriched itineraries for your...
Chinese national missing in Thailand rescued, embassy warns of shady job offers
Channel News Asia
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July 4, 2025
BEIJING: A Chinese national who went missing in Thailand after accepting a photoshoot job has been rescued, according to China's embassy in Bangkok, which cautioned Chinese citizens against simply accepting job offers. The embassy said in a...