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Political drift worries Bank of Thailand chief
Bangkok Post
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September 3, 2025
Already weak growth outlook endangered next year if budget spending is delayed PUBLISHED : 3 Sep 2025 at 14:18 Thailand’s economic growth next year is looking increasingly at risk amid a possible delay in the budget because of a political...
Laos–Thailand Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL Mr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Environment of the Lao PDR, in his capacity as Chairman of the Lao National River Committee and member of the International River Commission for Laos, recently led a delegation to meet with...
Thailands Politik bremst Wirtschaftswachstum – Pattaya spürt die Kälte
Pattaya Mail
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September 3, 2025
Politische Blockaden lassen Thailand hinter ASEAN zurückfallen – Pattaya wird zum warnenden Beispiel einer tourismusabhängigen Wirtschaft, der der Treibstoff ausgeht. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailands Wirtschaft stolpert weiter...
Thai politics drags down GDP, Pattaya feels the chill
Pattaya Mail
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September 3, 2025
Political gridlock leaves Thailand trailing ASEAN — with Pattaya as the cautionary tale of a tourism-dependent economy running out of fuel. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s economy continues to stumble under the weight of...
Lancashire 'mum on the run' who bragged about claiming benefits abroad is freed from Thai jail
Lancs Live
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September 3, 2025
A controversial TikTok star from Lancashire who was jailed after boasting about claiming UK benefits in Thailand has jetted home without her son after being freed from a "hell hole prison". Ellis Matthews spent more than three months in a Thai...
Bank of Thailand governor sees economic risks in political drift
The Business Times Singapore
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[BANGKOK] Thailand’s economic growth next year is looking increasingly at risk amid a possible delay in the budget because of the country’s political deadlock, according to outgoing central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. “Our worry is...
Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain, flash floods, and high waves
The Nation Thailand
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September 3, 2025
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows: North: Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain in Tak, Kamphaeng Phet and Phetchabun; minimum temperature 22-24 degrees Celsius, maximum 32-35°C. Northeast: Fairly widespread...
Pheu Thai Party submits draft decree to dissolve lower house
VietnamPlus
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September 3, 2025
Bangkok (VNA) – Secretary-General of the ruling Pheu Thai Party Sorawong Thienthong said on September 3 that Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has submitted a draft royal decree to dissolve the House of Representatives for the...
Thai Bazaar and Cultural Week draws big crowds in Brunei
Daily Express Malaysia
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September 3, 2025
Thai Bazaar and Cultural Week draws big crowds in Brunei Published on: Wednesday, September 03, 2025 Published on: Wed, Sep 03, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Ambassador of Thailand, Miss Boosara Kanchanalai (8th from left), posing with Royal Thai...
Thailand’s 2nd Army Region Commander rules out coup, backs political process
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang, Commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Region, assures the public the military will not intervene in politics, emphasizing professionalism, border security, and respect for political processes. BANGKOK, Thailand – Lieutenant...
1st LD Writethru: Acting Thai PM seeks to dissolve lower house for general election
Xinhua News Agency
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BANGKOK, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced on Wednesday that his caretaker government has moved to dissolve the lower house of parliament, potentially leading to an early general election. Speaking...
Thailand: PDPA Crackdown 2025: Are You Next? – Major Fines and Lessons from Thailand’s Latest Enforcement
JD Supra - California
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September 2, 2025
[author: Chutikarn Boonnark] Since the full enforcement of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) in June 2022, the Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDPC”) has moved decisively from awareness-building to active...
asia Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party prepared to dissolve parliament, official says
Asiaone
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September 3, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party is still seeking to form the next government but is prepared to dissolve parliament, a senior party official said on Tuesday (Sept 2), a move that could trigger a general election. In a sign of deepening...
asia 9-year-old boy in Thailand sets off on 30km journey to find mother after she leaves home
Asiaone
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September 3, 2025
Worried after his mother left the house following an argument with his father, a nine-year-old boy in Thailand set off on foot to find her, undertaking what would have been a 30km journey. Thankfully, the boy named Omsin, was found beside a road,...
Thailand seeks Japan’s support for demining efforts along Cambodian border
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Deputy Permanent Secretary Sirilak Niyom urges Japan to pressure Cambodia to remove landmines threatening Thai soldiers and trade, with Ambassador Suzuki expressing full backing. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs,...
New Alcohol-Free Menu Launched at Luxurious Thai Residence, The Sarojin
Breaking Travel News
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September 3, 2025
With sober travel on the rise, luxury boutique residence The Sarojin in Khao Lak, Thailand, has unveiled an extensive new alcohol-free drinks menu. The curated selection spans cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, smoothies, juices, teas and coffees,...
‘Thainess Power’ showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, drawing thousands to interactive Thai experience
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Visitors explore Thai culture through AI photobooths, sustainable tourism exhibits, and hands-on activities celebrating art, cuisine, and creativity. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Public Relations Department (PRD), in collaboration with the Department...
Thailand adjusts dam discharges as heavy rain and rising rivers trigger flood warnings
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
RID and ONWR coordinate water releases and reinforce embankments as storms and high tides threaten multiple provinces, while reservoir levels remain closely monitored. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has adjusted water...
Thailand’s Finance Ministry begins 20.58 billion baht rice farmer support program
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Payments under the 1,000 Baht per Rai scheme are being transferred to 2.49 million farmers nationwide, with remaining funds reserved for verification and future disbursement. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Finance, through Deputy Minister...
Dreame Strengthens Thai Presence and Broadens Categories in SEA
Bangkok Post
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September 3, 2025
Dreame Technology, a global leader in high-end consumer electronics and intelligent manufacturing based in Suzhou, China, sees Thailand as a high-potential market for home appliances. The company is strengthening its presence in the country with...