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Pattaya Mail

Nominee Issue Tests Pattaya’s Economy and Investor Confidence

Investigations into the use of "nominees" to circumvent foreign ownership restrictions in Thailand are intensifying. While seen as necessary for fair competition, the increased scrutiny is raising concerns about short-term investor sentiment and market uncertainty, particularly in tourism-dependent economies like Pattaya.

Bangkok Post

Airport Rail Link Delays Persist After Depot Derailment

Services on Bangkok's Airport Rail Link were severely reduced to one train per hour throughout Wednesday following an early morning derailment at the Khlong Tan depot, causing significant disruption and a temporary halt to EMV payment systems.

MGR Online (Business)

Thailand to Boost Smart Industry and Manufacturing Competitiveness at ASEAN Tools Expo 2026

The Thai government and private sector are jointly supporting the 'ASEAN Tools Expo 2026', scheduled for July 22, 2026, to promote Thailand's smart industry and manufacturing innovations across the ASEAN region. The event aims to enhance the international recognition of Thailand's manufacturing sector and establish it as a hub for technological innovation in the region.

Khaosod English

Phuket Street Performer Queen On Street Finds International Success

Phuket street performer Prapaporn “Fiat” Sreemoung, known as Queen On Street, is building an international career after winning a global music competition and undertaking recording projects abroad. Her success highlights Phuket's street performance culture as a launchpad for young talent.

Khaosod English

Ayutthaya-era City Wall Found in Korat After Two Decades

Remains of an Ayutthaya-era city wall have been discovered in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) for the first time in two decades, marking a significant archaeological find that deepens understanding of the province's historical landscape.

MGR Online (Business)

Thailand and Sichuan Province Boost Tourism and Cultural Exchange

A meeting between tourism and cultural operators from Thailand and China's Sichuan Province was successfully held in Bangkok. The event marks a step towards strengthening cooperation to boost tourism and cultural exchange between the two nations.

MGR Online (Regional)

Thailand Cracks Down on Tourist Boats Damaging Coral Reefs with Illegal Anchoring

The Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) will take legal action against a tourist boat for illegally anchoring and causing severe damage to coral reefs at Koh Khrok near Phuket. The department emphasizes the need for increased awareness among tourism operators and stricter monitoring to protect marine environments.

Khaosod English

Airport Rail Link Halved to One Train Per Hour Amid Ongoing Repairs

Bangkok's Airport Rail Link (ARL) has drastically reduced its service to one train per hour due to a technical issue with its reversing track system at the depot. Repairs are ongoing after more than 10 hours, and passengers are advised to seek alternative transport.

MGR Online (Regional)

Thailand Orders 90-Day Intensive Crackdown on Narcotics

Thailand's Minister of Public Health, while directing security policy in Chonburi Province, has ordered a 90-day intensive crackdown on narcotics across all provinces, aiming to address the escalating drug problem within the country.

Thai Newsroom

Southern Thailand Car Bomb Linked to Two IEDs, Authorities Intensify Probe

A car bomb explosion in Thailand's southern Narathiwat province has been found to contain two improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Authorities are investigating a link to an individual with an outstanding arrest warrant, as fake license plates were used. Security agencies have heightened surveillance.

INN News

Pol. Gen. Sarang appointed as 16th National Police Chief

The Royal Thai Police selection committee unanimously approved Pol. Gen. Sarang Nuanma, current Deputy Commissioner-General, as the 16th Commissioner-General. The selection was based on seniority, capability, and experience, as stipulated by law, following a prime ministerial nomination. Emphasis was placed on maintaining organizational unity.

Bangkok Post

PM to Sue iLaw Chief Over Senate Election Collusion Claims

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced his intention to file a defamation lawsuit against the head of iLaw over allegations of involvement in manipulating the Senate election. iLaw had named the PM and eight other senior Bhumjaithai Party figures.

Thai Enquirer

Bhumjaithai's Defamation Suits: A Test Case for Public Scrutiny

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party has filed defamation lawsuits against iLaw for compiling a report on alleged Senate election collusion. While the party denies it's a SLAPP, concerns are rising about its impact on public scrutiny of a consequential investigation.