On August 7, at least seven people were killed and 23 others injured after a 14-year-old student opened fire at his home and later at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi Province. This is one of Thailand’s deadliest school shootings in recent years.
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Indonesia-Thailand Lock $20bn Trade Roadmap with Historic Bilateral Pact
Indonesia and Thailand have committed to expanding bilateral trade through a strategic partnership roadmap, aiming to reach 20 billion US dollar by 2030.
Thailand Eyes High-Income Status with Plans to Boost Investment to 30% of GDP
Two decades from now, Thailand envisions attaining a high-income status, eyeing a leading role as a regional investment hub.
Thailand Launches “Street Gold Star” App to Boost Tourism and Upskill MSMEs
The Thai government has officially launched the “Thai Street Gold Star” mobile application and an accompanying vendor certification scheme to elevate the international standard of the country’s massive street food sector.
Thailand to Launch World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 to Boost Regional Tourism
Thailand has announced the launch of the World Travel & Culture Expo (WTCE) 2026, an international exhibition aimed at expanding tourism, trade and investment while strengthening the country’s position as a regional hub for tourism and entertainment.
Economic Unfeasibility Forces Thailand to Terminate $30bn Land Bridge Megaproject
Thailand’s ambitious one-trillion Thai baht (30 billion US dollar) land bridge project will be scrapped due to financial unviability and environmental concerns, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas disclosed on July 24.
Laos-Thailand US$5bn Mekong Hydropower Project on Track for 2030 Power Generation
The Thai-Lao joint Luang Prabang Mekong Hydropower Project is reportedly 72% complete, as broadcast by municipal television on July 18 after both sides’ representatives inspected the site to assess construction progress.
Cambodia Plays Down Delay in UNCLOS Gulf Case Against Thailand
On July 19, Cambodia confirmed that it has made an agreement with Thailand to allow additional time for the appointment of the Chairperson of the Conciliation Commission under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), playing down the delay as “modest and entirely appropriate.” Phnom Penh has staked a great deal on theUN-backed process, as it tries to compel reluctant Bangkok to join, in an attempt to resolve amaritime dispute around Koh Kut Island that the two governments do not yet agree is even about the same thing.
Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Reaches 32 as Investigation Continues
On July 15,The death toll from the deadly fire tore at a Bangkok pub has risen to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, as police continue investigating whether negligence played a role in the incident.
Sadao Border Link Strengthens Thailand–Malaysia Tourism Connectivity
On July 13, Thailand officially opened a new road linking the Sadao Customs House in Songkhla Province with the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint in Kedah, Malaysia, marking a significant step towards improving cross-border tourism, trade and regional connectivity.