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Residential buildings beside a data centre in Bangkok on Sept.4

Thailand Pauses 166 Data Centre Projects As Bangkok Investigates A Fuel Spill At An Unopened Site

Thailand's data centre policy board has paused 166 projects to develop national standards on resource use, safety, and economic benefits, following environmental concerns at a Bangkok site.

Thailand Asks 49 Data Centre Projects To Pause While It Writes New AI Rules
Thai Parliament Cut Short Debate On Six Deep South Motions With Both Deputy Speakers Absent

HATARI at IFA 2026: From Thailand to Berlin, a First Step Built on Listening
HATARI is taking its first measured step into Europe at IFA 2026. The Thai airflow solutions brand is bringing its WindBox fan to Berlin with a plan to listen before launching in the market.
Thai Foreign Minister Visits Malaysia Sept. 6 With Deep South Peace Dialogue Chief
Thailand's Deputy PM Sihasak Phuangketkeow visits Malaysia to discuss border security and trade, highlighting cooperation on security and a US$30 billion trade target by 2027.
Thailand's Trade Agency Points Exporters To Western China As Washington Probes Auto Parts And Batteries
Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion urges exporters to integrate into Western China's supply chains, highlighting opportunities in Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an for diverse sectors.

Stock Exchange Of Thailand Eases Listing Rules From Sept. 11 After A Single IPO In Six Months

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has revised its listing criteria to attract New Economy firms, aiming to boost market appeal despite strong performance but low new listings. Changes take effect on September 11.

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Sappaya-Sapasathan, the seat of Thailand's parliament in Bangkok.

Thai Parliament Cut Short Debate On Six Deep South Motions With Both Deputy Speakers Absent

A scheduled debate on unrest in Thailand's southern provinces was cut short due to procedural conflicts and the absence of presiding officers, sparking political tensions and accusations of manoeuvring.

Thailand Asks 49 Data Centre Projects To Pause While It Writes New AI Rules

Technology

World

Families Voice Fears As USS Abraham Lincoln Docks In Thailand After Record 286-day Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand after a record 286 days at sea, prompting relief among families while fuelling anger and fresh questions over crew welfare and military leadership.
Taiwan Extends 14-day Visa-free Entry For Thai Travellers Through July 2027
Are Israelis Quietly Moving To Asia? Thailand And India See Rising Tensions As Visitor Numbers Surge

Thailand

Thailand Says Core US Trade Terms Agreed Before Washington Rules On A 12.5% Tariff Risk
Thailand and the US have agreed on main trade terms, focusing on tariffs and export competitiveness, though key issues remain unresolved. The agreement aims to protect Thai jobs and trade surplus.
At Least Eight Killed in Thailand School Shooting as 14-Year-Old Suspect Dies by Suicide
50% hotel subsidy for Thai residents targeted for September launch

Economy

Politics

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays To 30 Days From Sept. 15, Trimming Eligible Countries To 60
Tourists can still reach 60 days. They will have to ask for the second month. Visitors crossing by land get two entries a year, and the visa-on-arrival list drops from 31 countries to three.
Thailand Orders First Deportation Under New Rules, Eight Days After They Took Effect
Korean Air Signs Thai Black Hawk Maintenance Deal, The Second Korean MRO Pact With TAI Since 2024

Culture

Thailand Pauses 166 Data Centre Projects As Bangkok Investigates A Fuel Spill At An Unopened Site

HATARI at IFA 2026: From Thailand to Berlin, a First Step Built on Listening

Thai Foreign Minister Visits Malaysia Sept. 6 With Deep South Peace Dialogue Chief

Thailand's Trade Agency Points Exporters To Western China As Washington Probes Auto Parts And Batteries

Delta Electronics Thailand Carries The SET At 3.2 Trillion Baht As Domestic Data Centres Pause

Bank Of Thailand Approves BNPL Licence Rules As Users Reach 6 Million In Four Years

Thai woman married to American says she no longer wants to live in US: 'The American Dream is dead'

Thai Teen, 17, Found Dead in Suitcase After CCTV Shows Her Meeting Australian Tourist

Suan Dusit Poll Puts Thai Political Confidence at 3.63 as 23 Of 25 Measures Fall

Stock Exchange Of Thailand Eases Listing Rules From Sept. 11 After A Single IPO In Six Months

Thai Parliament Cut Short Debate On Six Deep South Motions With Both Deputy Speakers Absent

Roblox Creator Economy Pays US Communities $444 Million, But Bookings Set To Fall

10 Standout Technologies From IFA 2026 As AI Takes Centre Stage In Berlin

Techsauce Global Summit 2026 Opens In Bangkok As Thailand Targets $43.6 Billion AI Economy

Best Of IFA 2026: 10 PC Products That Stole The Show At Berlin Tech Expo

Families Voice Fears As USS Abraham Lincoln Docks In Thailand After Record 286-day Deployment

Taiwan Extends 14-day Visa-free Entry For Thai Travellers Through July 2027

Are Israelis Quietly Moving To Asia? Thailand And India See Rising Tensions As Visitor Numbers Surge

Thailand Says Core US Trade Terms Agreed Before Washington Rules On A 12.5% Tariff Risk

At Least Eight Killed in Thailand School Shooting as 14-Year-Old Suspect Dies by Suicide

50% hotel subsidy for Thai residents targeted for September launch

Thailand To Shift From LNG Toward Renewables In Wake Of Iran War

Bank of Thailand Held at 1% and Signalled It Would Cut if a Crisis Emerges

All 23 Economists Expect Bank of Thailand to Hold Again. The Rate Is Already at a Four-Year Low.

Thailand's Economy Beat Forecasts and Still Shrank. The Recovery Has Split in Two.

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays To 30 Days From Sept. 15, Trimming Eligible Countries To 60

Thailand Orders First Deportation Under New Rules, Eight Days After They Took Effect

Korean Air Signs Thai Black Hawk Maintenance Deal, The Second Korean MRO Pact With TAI Since 2024

Lisa's 'SaWaDiKa' Video Draws 1.93 Million Views In Two Hours With Hua Lamphong As Its Set

Australian Golfer Jessica Bang Dies At 18 After Brain Haemorrhage In Thailand

Kanteera Techaphattanakul Competes Saturday For A Second Straight Thai Miss World Title