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Economy Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Reports Strong Growth in Land Sales and Leases ✦ Politics Political Dispute Over Parliamentary Committee Summons for Anutin ✦ Safety Pattaya Marine Office Issues Red Flag Warning Due to Dangerous Sea Conditions ✦ Culture Dr. Doithibes Datchanee Promotes Art as a Path to Rehabilitation ✦ Economy Samart Telcoms Subsidiary Secures 695 Million Baht Government Lottery Contract ✦ Law Constitutional Court to Rule on Election Ballot Barcode Case ✦ Politics Prime Minister Anutin Advocates for UN Reform at 81st General Assembly ✦ Safety Police Siege in Bang Phlat Following Arson and Discovery of Weapons ✦ Law Supreme Court President Issues Guidelines on Gender Equality in Judicial Proceedings ✦ General Influencer 'Lung Khing' Denies Abuse Allegations Amid Public Dispute ✦
Dr. Piti Shares Experience with New TH-AI Passport System
Technology One source

Dr. Piti Shares Experience with New TH-AI Passport System

Dr. Piti has tested the new TH-AI passport registration system, praising its ease of use while expressing concerns over the high cost.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s SEC Implements 'Travel Rule' for Digital Assets
Technology One source

Thailand’s SEC Implements 'Travel Rule' for Digital Assets

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new risk management guidelines for digital asset transfers to combat money laundering and cybercrime.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
DPU Launches Super LBA 3 Program Focusing on Intellectual Property and AI
Technology One source

DPU Launches Super LBA 3 Program Focusing on Intellectual Property and AI

Dhurakij Pundit University has introduced the third iteration of its Super LBA program, emphasizing intellectual property law and AI strategies for corporate protection.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s SEC Announces New Crypto Transfer Regulations Starting February 2027
Technology One source

Thailand’s SEC Announces New Crypto Transfer Regulations Starting February 2027

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced stricter 'Travel Rule' guidelines for digital asset transfers to combat money laundering and cybercrime.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thammasat University Academics Propose New Data Center Legislation
Technology One source

Thammasat University Academics Propose New Data Center Legislation

Academics are calling for a dedicated 'Data Center Act' in Thailand to consolidate regulations and mandate local content requirements.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Concerns Raised Over Thailand's 'TH-Ai Passport' Initiative
Technology One source

Concerns Raised Over Thailand's 'TH-Ai Passport' Initiative

Opposition MP Rukchanok Srinork has criticized the government's 'TH-Ai Passport' project, citing low adoption rates and user dissatisfaction.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Strengthens Online Intellectual Property Enforcement
Technology One source

Thailand Strengthens Online Intellectual Property Enforcement

The Department of Intellectual Property is collaborating with rights holders and online platforms to combat digital piracy and illegal streaming, following a surge in enforcement actions.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Criticism Mounts Over TH-Ai Passport Registration Numbers
Technology One source

Criticism Mounts Over TH-Ai Passport Registration Numbers

Opposition politician Rukchanok Srinork has criticized the performance of the TH-Ai Passport initiative, noting that registration figures have fallen significantly short of government targets.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
BYD Eyes Global Expansion with New 'Racco' Electric Vehicle
Technology One source

BYD Eyes Global Expansion with New 'Racco' Electric Vehicle

Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly planning to adapt its Japanese-market 'Racco' K-Car technology for a new small electric vehicle aimed at international markets.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s AI Infrastructure Boom: Beyond the Data Center
Technology One source

Thailand’s AI Infrastructure Boom: Beyond the Data Center

Thailand is witnessing a massive surge in data center investments, with over 800 billion baht currently committed to the sector.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
AI Market Growth Sparks Economic Caution
Technology One source

AI Market Growth Sparks Economic Caution

Recent quarterly earnings from Nvidia have intensified global focus on the AI sector, prompting analysts to draw parallels to historical market bubbles.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Post Daily Edition: August 30, 2026
Technology One source

Thai Post Daily Edition: August 30, 2026

Thai Post has released its digital edition for August 30, 2026, featuring the latest front-page news coverage.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Promise Thailand Launches 'Kid Mai Tok' Campaign for Personal Loans
Technology One source

Promise Thailand Launches 'Kid Mai Tok' Campaign for Personal Loans

Promise Thailand has introduced a new digital advertising campaign targeting Gen Y workers, highlighting its personal loan services with a one-hour approval promise.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
SEC Thailand Orders Block of Holdstation and UNO Platforms
Technology One source

SEC Thailand Orders Block of Holdstation and UNO Platforms

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated legal action against six individuals associated with Holdstation and UNO for operating unauthorized digital asset brokerage services.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education Outlines AI Development Strategy
Technology One source

Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education Outlines AI Development Strategy

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has introduced a three-pillar strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into Thailand’s national development.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Concerns Raised Over Data Center Zoning and Safety in Bangkok
Technology One source

Concerns Raised Over Data Center Zoning and Safety in Bangkok

Suphanat Minchaiynunt has highlighted potential regulatory loopholes allowing data centers to operate as warehouses in Bangkok, bypassing environmental impact assessments.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
German Designer Creates 'Digital Camouflage' Hawaiian Shirt to Evade AI Surveillance
Technology One source

German Designer Creates 'Digital Camouflage' Hawaiian Shirt to Evade AI Surveillance

A new Hawaiian shirt design by Simon Weckert uses abstract patterns to confuse AI-powered CCTV systems, making it difficult for cameras to identify the wearer as a human.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
National Farmers Council Launches ‘Kasetkorn Wongnai’ Platform
Technology One source

National Farmers Council Launches ‘Kasetkorn Wongnai’ Platform

The National Farmers Council has introduced a new digital platform, 'Kasetkorn Wongnai,' to streamline communication with farmers using ThaiD identity verification.

Thai Post ·

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