Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concluded theirbilateral summit in Putrajaya from July 9-10, setting an ambitious deal breaker agreement on 30 billion US dollar in bilateral trade by 2027—a goal that coincides with the 70ᵗʰ anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year.
Category: Thailand
Thailand Slashes Oil Prices to Ease Living Cost
As of July 8, Thailand has cut oil prices, with diesel decreasing by 2.56 Thai baht (0.08 US dollar) per litre, while gasoline and gasohol dropped by 2.51 Thai baht (0.07 US dollar) per litre across all grades.
Cambodia Lodges Protest over Thai Border Encroachment
The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) issued a formal protest directed against the commander of the Royal Thai Army, who heads the Thailand contingent of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), on July 2.
Thailand’s Anutinomics: Bringing the 2000s into the 2020s
Thailand has long relied on central economic planning to foster economic growth and address major socio-economic challenges. These policies range from the emergency measures implemented during the 1997 Asian financial crisis (known locally as TomYam Kung), to Thaksin Shinawatra’s ‘Thaksinomics’ reforms in its aftermath, to Prayut Chan-o-cha’s policies aimed at stabilising Thai economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and finally to Prime Minister (PM) Anutin Charnvirakul’s emerging economic agenda.
Australia and Thailand Hold Chapel Gold Drill
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTArF) are holding the latest iteration of Exercise Chapel Gold from June 18 to June 29 at Ban Dilang, Lopburi Province, Thailand.
Thailand Introduces Surf Therapy to Strengthen Wellness Tourism
Thailand is developing a new surf therapy model as part of its strategy to strengthen the country’s wellness tourism sector through science-based coastal experiences.
Thailand reinforce efforts to fight against child labour
On June 16, Thailand enforced several rigorous policies in an attempt to counter child labour, such as developing vocational training and 10.000 safe jobs for children during the school holidays.
Thailand mourns death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
The Thai Royal Government announced the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati on June 12, as Thailand enters a period of national mourning. The eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn or Rama X passed away at the age of 47 after spending nearly four years in a coma.
Thailand and Bhutan reinforce sustainable tourism cooperation
Thailand and Bhutan have reinforced their tourism partnership through a series of reciprocal familiarisation trips held in May 2026, as part of the “Two Kingdoms, One Destination” initiative aimed at promoting high-value and sustainable travel.
Cambodia turns to UNCLOS conciliation after Thailand scraps maritime boundary pact
On June 3, Cambodia formally decided to invoke “compulsory conciliation”, an international arbitration mechanism within the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to resolve the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand.