Economy · TourismTrade Flows Back at Thailand’s Rong Kluea Market After Border Truce
Following the 27 Dec Thai-Cambodian ceasefire, Rong Kluea border market reopens; traders rely on visa amnesty and e-commerce despite limited checkpoint hours.
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Economy · National NewsVenezuelan Oil Shake-Up Prompts Fuel Safety Net for Thai Drivers
Thai drivers face pump-price swings as US action on Venezuelan crude reshapes supply. Bangkok readies Oil Fund, tax cuts & reserves to stabilise Thai fuel prices
Tourism · EconomyFatal Fall at Koh Samui’s Na Muang 2 Waterfall Fuels Safety Overhaul Calls
Deadly slip at Koh Samui’s Na Muang 2 waterfall sparks calls for barriers and guides. Plus, essential tips to stay safe at Thailand’s waterfalls.
Tech · EconomyThailand’s ฿25B AI Push Drives Innovation—and Exposes Skills Gaps and Scam Risks
Thailand’s ฿25B AI plan promises smarter farms, finance and public services, but an 80,000-person talent gap and surging deepfake scams test new draft rules.
National News · EconomyNortheast Thailand Schools Reopen with High Turnout, Drills and Counseling
Schools along Thailand’s northeast border have reopened under a new Cambodia truce, with 80–95% attendance, emergency drills and trauma counselling for pupils.
Economy · PoliticsInterim Thai Government’s Debt Relief and SME Loans Target 2% Growth
Discover how Thailand's interim government pairs debt relief, SME loan guarantees and fast-tracked public spending to secure 2% GDP growth in 2026 amid election uncertainty.
Tourism · EconomyFake Miracle Oil Scam Costs Visitors ฿43,000—Pattaya Steps Up Policing
Pattaya police deploy AI cameras and a new multilingual app after tourists are charged ฿43,000 for 'miracle' hair oil. Learn how to avoid herbal product rip-offs.
Culture · EconomyThailand’s Culture Funding Plan Fuels Local Festivals and Film Projects
Thailand's new culture rebate funds village festivals, lures international film shoots and launches VR tours of hidden heritage sites—see how locals profit.
EconomyVietnam’s Durian Push Threatens Thailand’s Top Spot in China by 2026
Vietnam’s subsidised durian exports and 36-hour rail links threaten Thailand’s long-held lead in China’s fresh-fruit market; analysts see Vietnam on top by 2026.