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Thailand's Automotive Landscape Shifts as Dealers Pivot to Chinese EV Brands

Thai car dealerships are increasingly transitioning to Chinese electric vehicle brands or adopting dual-brand strategies amid declining sales of traditional Japanese models.

Prachachat Business · 29 Jul 2026, 08:15 ICT (UTC+7)

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Global Oil Price Discrepancies Amid Ongoing Conflicts

Experts suggest that current global crude oil prices are unexpectedly high given the ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

Prachachat Business · 29 Jul 2026, 08:05 ICT (UTC+7)

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Thailand Faces Economic Scrutiny Over Trade Surplus with the U.S.

Kasikorn Research Center warns of a record trade deficit for Thailand in 2026, while U.S. pressure regarding trade imbalances and manufacturing capacity intensifies.

Prachachat Business · 29 Jul 2026, 06:55 ICT (UTC+7)

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Uncertainty Surrounds NBTC Authority, Impacting Thailand's Telecom Sector

A recent meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has highlighted concerns regarding the regulatory body's authority, potentially affecting an 800-billion-baht industry.

Prachachat Business · 29 Jul 2026, 06:31 ICT (UTC+7)

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Thai Customs Intercepts Illegal Frozen Chicken Shipment Bound for China

Thai authorities have seized a shipment of frozen chicken feet falsely declared as mango sticky rice, preventing potential trade sanctions.

Prachachat Business · 28 Jul 2026, 17:57 ICT (UTC+7)

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Gold Prices in Thailand Drop Significantly on July 28, 2026

Domestic gold prices in Thailand saw a sharp decline of 850 baht per baht-weight on July 28, 2026, according to the Gold Traders Association.

Prachachat Business · 28 Jul 2026, 17:11 ICT (UTC+7)

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SET President Apologizes Following Data Leak Affecting 200,000 Investors

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) president has issued a formal apology after a security breach at the Thailand Securities Depository exposed the data of 200,000 investors.

Prachachat Business · 28 Jul 2026, 16:46 ICT (UTC+7)

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SC Asset Launches 'GenRent' Program to Facilitate Home Ownership

SC Asset has introduced 'GenRent,' a rent-to-own model allowing tenants to convert rental payments into discounts for future property purchases.

Khaosod Online Thailand · 28 Jul 2026, 16:32 ICT (UTC+7)

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Koh Samui Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Shortage

The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) will begin rotating water supply zones on Koh Samui starting August 3, 2026, due to a critical deficit in production capacity.

Khaosod Online Thailand · 28 Jul 2026, 16:31 ICT (UTC+7)

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EXIM Bank Thailand Reports Success in Export Training Program

The Export-Import Bank of Thailand has facilitated 90 business matches and provided over 544 million baht in financial support through its EXIM 2X training initiative.

Prachachat Business · 28 Jul 2026, 15:33 ICT (UTC+7)

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Thailand Securities Depository Confirms Data Breach in Investor Portal

The Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) has reported a security breach affecting approximately 200,000 users, confirming that personal information was compromised while stock holding data remained secure.

Prachachat Business · 28 Jul 2026, 15:32 ICT (UTC+7)

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Cyber Police Warn Investors of Secondary Scams Following TSD Data Breach

Thai Cyber Police have issued a warning regarding potential 'secondary victimization' for investors affected by the recent TSD data breach.

Prachachat Business · 28 Jul 2026, 14:24 ICT (UTC+7)

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