Economy · TechThailand Busts Seven Bitcoin Mines Stealing State Power for 5-Bn-Baht Scam
DSI seizes 3,642 bitcoin rigs in Samut Sakhon and Uthai Thani, exposing a 5-billion-baht power-theft scam and prompting tougher safeguards for Thailand’s grid.
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Politics · EconomyThailand’s 2025 Diplomacy: From Cambodia Border Dispute to BRICS, Green Growth
Discover how Thailand’s 2025 diplomacy aims to defuse Cambodia border tensions, join BRICS and land green investments—moves that could reshape Thai jobs and trade.
Tourism · EconomyThailand’s South Loses Nearly Half of Malaysian Visitors After November Floods
November floods in southern Thailand caused a 42 % drop in Malaysian arrivals, costing billions of baht. Check recovery timelines, safety advisories and discounted hotel deals today.
Economy · National NewsThailand’s Social Security Office Scraps 2026 Calendars, Saves 50 Million Baht by Going Digital
Thailand’s Social Security Office cancels its 2026 print calendar after appeal delays, shifting updates online and saving over 50 million baht. Find out what changes for members.
Economy · PoliticsThai Smokers Face Flat-Rate Tax to Curb Cigarette Smuggling and Boost Revenue
Thailand shifts to a flat cigarette tax, hiking budget-pack prices and tougher smuggling controls. See what the 2026 rollout means for smokers and shop owners nationwide.
Politics · EconomyScam Operators Lose Towers in Shwe Kokko Crackdown, Thai Side Unharmed
Myanmar’s military demolishes Chinese-backed scam towers in Shwe Kokko by Mae Sot, with 60 more to be removed. See what this means for Mae Sot border safety.
Economy · TechThai Parents Propel 95-Billion-Baht International-School Boom Driven by AI, Reforms
Thai parents are turning to international schools as AI tools and 30-day licensing reforms spark a 95-billion-baht boom—find out what this means for families in 2025.
Economy · TourismThailand and UAE's 50-Year Partnership Boosts Trade, Flights and Medical Tourism
Marking 50 years of Thai-UAE ties, CEPA aims to lift trade 10%, add flights, and extend a 10-year medical tourism visa—see how it benefits residents and expats.
Economy · CultureThai Food Village Draws Crowds in Riyadh, Paving New Gulf Trade Path
Thai Food Village, the star of Saudi Feast 2025 in Riyadh, is opening new halal export channels for Thai rice, seafood and snacks across the Gulf, officials say.