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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0700
Thailand raises 2026 growth forecast after June exports beat expectations
The ​Finance Ministry said on Friday that it has raised its 2026 economic ​growth forecast to 2.5% from the ‌previous 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment and consumption as well as the impact of government stimulus measures, with...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0700
Thailand passport ranking slides, 5th in Asean
The Thai passport went slightly down in the global ranking this year, as Singapore still underlined its most powerful travel document in the ratings.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0700
Your weekly horoscope for July 24-30
Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0700
US to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, on Friday
The United States on Friday will impose new tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on goods from its top 60 trading partners, including China, Japan and Thailand, officials said, citing their alleged failure to adequately ban the import of goods made with fo...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0700
Thailand among countries still on US Treasury's currency monitoring list
No major ⁠US ⁠trading partner manipulated its currency ​to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025, the US Treasury ​Department said on Thursday, ‌but 10 leading trading partners, including Thailand, remain on a list for enhanced monitori...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:24:00 +0700
Drones unlock new opportunities
AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, says the government should consistently upgrade its regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles to remain up to date with the latest technology and services.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0700
Ministry to revamp civil service exams
The Interior Ministry has pledged to overhaul recruitment procedures for local civil servants by requiring examination scores to be announced immediately after tests, following a major exam-rigging scandal affecting thousands of candidates.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0700
PM defends stance on China
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:45:00 +0700
Call for green power to supply businesses
The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity to businesses, which require vast amounts of clean energy.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:36:00 +0700
DES minister says building trust key to creating AI hub
Thailand is betting on trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) to become an AI hub in Southeast Asia by placing governance, infrastructure and talent at the heart of its national strategy.

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