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Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:25:00 +0700
Smart traffic lights ‘cut Bangkok travel delays by 10-41%’
The installation of smart traffic signal systems at 72 major intersections in Bangkok has helped reduce travel delays by an average of 10-41%, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Thursday.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:17:00 +0700
Congestion at Laem Chabang to add B20 billion to Thai shippers’ costs
Thai exporters and importers risk more than 20 billion baht ($616 million) in added annual logistics costs as congestion worsens at Laem Chabang, the country’s main deep-sea port, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of potential steep US tarif...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:25:00 +0700
China-backed militia controls rare earth mines in Myanmar
A Chinese-backed militia is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to four people familiar with the matter, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals it is wielding as a bargaining chip in its trade war with Washington...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0700
Durian deals aplenty at festival of fruit
The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) and the Thai Fresh Market Association jointly organised the "Thai Fruits Festival 2025 by DIT" to distribute quality durian and promote domestic consumption, with the aim of supporting local fruit prices.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:54:00 +0700
Power cuts are 'not political'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied any political motives behind the move to cut electricity and internet access along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:50:00 +0700
Medical council to review Somsak veto
All eyes are on the meeting of the Medical Council of Thailand on Thursday as it reviews Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin's recent veto of its resolution to suspend the licences of two doctors involved in the controversial transfer of former p...

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:43:00 +0700
SCB sees stronger baht in second half
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of this year, though the movement will be limited due to Thailand's slower GDP growth.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:18:00 +0700
Border standoff hits stocks
The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:03:00 +0700
Bid to up cloud use among state agencies
The government wants to promote the use of cloud platforms among state agencies nationwide, reaching a virtual machine (VM) capacity target of 200,000 by the end of 2025 as demand has skyrocketed.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:51:00 +0700
Gulf prudent about new investment
SET-listed Gulf Development, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a telecom operator, is adopting a cautious approach to new investment this year to avoid risks caused by global economic and political uncertainties.

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