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Immigration · EconomyJapan replaces its trainee program with a skilled worker visa. 300 slots for Thai ground handlers with JLPT N4. Path to residency and higher wages now open.
Immigration · TourismThailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days and caps land border entries at 2 per year. Business travelers need proper visas starting Sept 15, 2026.
Tech · Digital LifestyleRevisionSuccess donates AI learning tools and tablets to Dhammajarinee Witthaya School, empowering rural Thai girls with university prep resources.
National News · HealthThai police rescue a 57-year-old blind woman from her son’s abuse. Learn how to report domestic violence in Thailand using Hotline 1300 and other resources.
National NewsThai Navy secures new frigate with EU tech and training for Thai engineers. A strategic shift boosting coastal security and reducing US dependency.
Environment · National NewsSamut Songkhram declared disaster zone as court orders fish eradication. Civil suit against CPF seeks 2.4 billion baht for farmers next week.
Economy · TechThailand's SET lists 28 Global Depositary Receipts. Buy Apple and Airbus in baht via local apps, but beware hidden dollar currency risks for investors.
Health · TourismDeath of influencer in Bangkok prompts medical tourism safety review. Learn how to verify clinic credentials and check surgeon certification before procedures.
Economy · National NewsPTT and Bangchak raise fuel prices for the second time in a week. With the Oil Fund exhausted, prepare for higher transport and living costs in Thailand.