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Politics Netanyahu Defends Hardline Stance as UN Representatives Walk Out ✦ Transport Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Traffic Congestion in Bangkok ✦ Politics Presidents Trump and Xi Hold High-Stakes Talks in Washington ✦ General Military Official Inspects Welfare Facilities at Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters ✦ Culture Residents Protest Potash Mining Exploration in Nakhon Phanom ✦ Economy Stock Exchange of Thailand Signs Strategic MOU with NYSE ✦ Safety Bangkok Launches 90-Day Anti-Drug Operation ✦ Sport Thailand Launches Youth Muay Thai Championship with 1.5 Million Baht Prize Pool ✦ Sport Jurgen Klopp Debuts as Germany Manager with Draw Against Netherlands ✦ Events Upcoming Entertainment Highlights in Thailand: Concerts and Fan Events ✦
NCC and Chulalongkorn University Partner to Boost Thai Halal Innovation
Economy One source

NCC and Chulalongkorn University Partner to Boost Thai Halal Innovation

N.C.C. Management and Development has partnered with the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University to integrate two major industry events, aiming to promote Thai innovation globally.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Muang Thai Life Assurance Launches Flexible Retirement Plan Amid Aging Population
Economy One source

Muang Thai Life Assurance Launches Flexible Retirement Plan Amid Aging Population

Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) has introduced 'Flexi Retire' to address Thailand's aging demographic, integrating financial planning with a network of 44 senior living facilities.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Targets Growth in Global Halal Economy
Economy One source

Thailand Targets Growth in Global Halal Economy

Thailand is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the global halal market, projected to reach $3.56 trillion by 2029.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s Oil Fund Faces Liquidity Crisis as Debt Nears 100 Billion Baht
Economy One source

Thailand’s Oil Fund Faces Liquidity Crisis as Debt Nears 100 Billion Baht

The Oil Fuel Fund Office is preparing for a potential new 100 billion baht loan as its deficit approaches a critical threshold due to ongoing global energy price volatility.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
TCG Launches 'Nano Plus' Credit Guarantee Scheme for SMEs
Economy One source

TCG Launches 'Nano Plus' Credit Guarantee Scheme for SMEs

The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has introduced a 2-billion-baht credit guarantee program to support small businesses with individual guarantees of up to 50,000 baht.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
ICONSIAM Launches Second Phase of ‘Infinite Wonders’ Campaign
Economy One source

ICONSIAM Launches Second Phase of ‘Infinite Wonders’ Campaign

ICONSIAM has introduced the second phase of its 8th-anniversary campaign to stimulate year-end consumer spending.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Gold Prices in Thailand Drop Significantly on September 22, 2026
Economy One source

Gold Prices in Thailand Drop Significantly on September 22, 2026

Gold prices in Thailand saw a notable decline of 550 baht per gold weight unit, according to the latest data from the Gold Traders Association.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Democrat Party Urges Expansion of Fuel Tax Cuts Beyond E20 and B20
Economy One source

Democrat Party Urges Expansion of Fuel Tax Cuts Beyond E20 and B20

A Democrat Party representative has called on the Thai government to extend proposed excise tax cuts to include B7 diesel to better address transportation costs and living expenses.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Gold Prices in Thailand Projected to Reach 75,000 Baht by Year-End
Economy One source

Gold Prices in Thailand Projected to Reach 75,000 Baht by Year-End

Analysts from Siam Commercial Bank and Hua Seng Heng forecast a significant rise in gold prices, potentially hitting 75,000 baht per baht-weight by the end of 2026.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Double A Secures Singapore Green Label Certification
Economy One source

Double A Secures Singapore Green Label Certification

Thai paper manufacturer Double A has once again received the Singapore Green Label, highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainable production standards.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
PTTEP Approves Investment for Busabong Gas Field Development
Economy One source

PTTEP Approves Investment for Busabong Gas Field Development

PTTEP has reached a Final Investment Decision to develop the Busabong gas field in the Gulf of Thailand, with production expected to commence in 2028.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Cooperative Promotion Department Plans 500 Million Baht Investment for CDC Hubs
Economy One source

Cooperative Promotion Department Plans 500 Million Baht Investment for CDC Hubs

The Department of Cooperative Promotion is allocating 500 million baht to upgrade Cooperative Distribution Centers (CDC) into regional hubs, aiming for 5 billion baht in sales by the end of 2026.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Bangkok Metropolitan Housing Market Adjusts as Inventory Levels Shift
Economy One source

Bangkok Metropolitan Housing Market Adjusts as Inventory Levels Shift

The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) reports a market rebalancing in the Bangkok metropolitan area, with a notable surplus of housing stock in specific Pathum Thani districts.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand's Oil Fund Faces Debt Milestone, Plans New Borrowing
Economy One source

Thailand's Oil Fund Faces Debt Milestone, Plans New Borrowing

The Oil Fuel Fund Office is preparing for a new round of borrowing exceeding 100 billion baht as its deficit is projected to reach that threshold by the end of September.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand's Oil Fund Faces Debt Crisis, Plans New Massive Loan
Economy One source

Thailand's Oil Fund Faces Debt Crisis, Plans New Massive Loan

The Oil Fuel Fund Office is preparing to secure a new loan exceeding 100 billion baht as its deficit is projected to reach that threshold by the end of September 2026.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
The 1 Launches 'Level UP' Program to Enhance Member Benefits
Economy One source

The 1 Launches 'Level UP' Program to Enhance Member Benefits

Central Group’s loyalty program, The 1, has introduced 'The 1 Level UP' to expand benefits and personalize experiences across its ecosystem.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Lalin Property Launches 'Life Flexibility' Initiative to Support Homebuyers
Economy One source

Lalin Property Launches 'Life Flexibility' Initiative to Support Homebuyers

Thai developer Lalin Property has introduced a new 'Life Flexibility' strategy, partnering with various organizations to provide comprehensive support for homebuyers beyond the initial purchase.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
AP Thailand Launches 'ASPIRE Sathorn-Taksin Priva' in Wutthakat
Economy One source

AP Thailand Launches 'ASPIRE Sathorn-Taksin Priva' in Wutthakat

AP Thailand has introduced a new pet-friendly condominium project in the Wutthakat area, with starting prices from 75,000 baht per square meter.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest