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Safety Orange Flag Alert Issued for Rangsit Prayoonsak Canal ✦ Economy Gold Prices in Thailand Rise by 150 Baht on September 25, 2026 ✦ 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 ✦ Tourism Phuket Plans Grand Parade for AGT Champion 'Nene' ✦ Culture Residents Protest Potash Mining Exploration in Nakhon Phanom ✦ Sport Princess Sirivannavari Competes in Equestrian Dressage at 20th Asian Games ✦ Economy Stock Exchange of Thailand Signs Strategic MOU with NYSE ✦
Digital Durian Market Launches to Connect Orchards with Consumers
Technology One source

Digital Durian Market Launches to Connect Orchards with Consumers

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) has partnered with CP Extra to launch the 'Digital Durian Market,' an initiative aimed at streamlining the supply chain for high-quality durian.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Dr. Alongkot Urges Thais to Register for Free One-Year AI Pro Access
Technology One source

Dr. Alongkot Urges Thais to Register for Free One-Year AI Pro Access

Over one million people have registered for the free one-year AI Pro program, with officials calling for further community-level integration.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Unveils 'Siam Silica Framework' to Boost Semiconductor Industry
Technology One source

Thailand Unveils 'Siam Silica Framework' to Boost Semiconductor Industry

The NXPO has introduced the 'Siam Silica Framework' to develop a skilled workforce and increase Thailand's semiconductor export share to 8% within ASEAN.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Taiwan Announces 'AI Dividend' Payout Plan for 2027
Technology One source

Taiwan Announces 'AI Dividend' Payout Plan for 2027

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has proposed a 2027 budget that includes a direct cash distribution to citizens, citing economic growth driven by the AI sector.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
True Corporation Emphasizes Responsible AI Development
Technology One source

True Corporation Emphasizes Responsible AI Development

As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into daily Thai services, True Corporation is prioritizing the implementation of 'Responsible AI' frameworks.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
ETC and BWG Launch 'Full Stomach Bank' Initiative in Saraburi
Technology One source

ETC and BWG Launch 'Full Stomach Bank' Initiative in Saraburi

Earth Tech Environment (ETC) and Better World Green (BWG) have partnered to launch a waste-to-goods initiative at Wat Phra That Ban Nuea in Saraburi province.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
TH-AI Passport Registrations Reach 700,000 Ahead of August 31 Launch
Technology One source

TH-AI Passport Registrations Reach 700,000 Ahead of August 31 Launch

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society reports 700,000 registrations for the new TH-AI Passport system just days before its scheduled implementation.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
NACC Investigates Allegations Surrounding TH-AI Passport Project
Technology One source

NACC Investigates Allegations Surrounding TH-AI Passport Project

Thailand's anti-corruption agency is reviewing claims of bid-rigging and favoritism regarding the TH-AI Passport initiative.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Government Savings Bank Announces New 'Whisper Loan' Initiative Using AI Scoring
Technology One source

Government Savings Bank Announces New 'Whisper Loan' Initiative Using AI Scoring

Thailand's Government Savings Bank is preparing to launch a new loan product utilizing 'AI-Ari Score' data for credit assessment.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Chiang Mai University’s STeP Initiative Aims to Elevate Northern Thailand’s Agricultural Value Chain
Technology One source

Chiang Mai University’s STeP Initiative Aims to Elevate Northern Thailand’s Agricultural Value Chain

The Science and Technology Park (STeP) at Chiang Mai University is gathering stakeholder input to design policy measures that integrate Northern Thailand’s agricultural and food sectors into the global market.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
NACC Investigates TH-AI Passport Procurement Allegations
Technology One source

NACC Investigates TH-AI Passport Procurement Allegations

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is currently reviewing allegations of bid-rigging regarding the TH-AI Passport project.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Post Reports on New Free AI Initiative for Thai Citizens
Technology One source

Thai Post Reports on New Free AI Initiative for Thai Citizens

Thai Post has highlighted a new initiative providing free AI tools to the public, sparking discussions on digital accessibility.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Chaichanok Assures Security of TH-AI Passport System
Technology One source

Chaichanok Assures Security of TH-AI Passport System

Chaichanok has addressed concerns regarding the TH-AI Passport system, emphasizing that strict contractual obligations prevent the training of AI models using user data.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Tech Influencer Declines Promotion of 'TH-AI Passport' Amid Agency Outreach
Technology One source

Tech Influencer Declines Promotion of 'TH-AI Passport' Amid Agency Outreach

A prominent Thai technology page has publicly refused to review or promote the 'TH-AI Passport' following solicitation from an agency.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Chiang Mai University’s STeP Launches Policy Initiative for Northern Agricultural Value Chains
Technology One source

Chiang Mai University’s STeP Launches Policy Initiative for Northern Agricultural Value Chains

The Science and Technology Park of Chiang Mai University (STeP) is developing new policy measures to integrate Northern Thailand’s agricultural and food sectors into the global market.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Elon Musk Discusses China’s Potential to Lead in AI
Technology One source

Elon Musk Discusses China’s Potential to Lead in AI

Elon Musk has weighed in on the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, suggesting China could challenge the United States for global leadership.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand's NBTC Faces Ongoing Meeting Disruptions
Technology One source

Thailand's NBTC Faces Ongoing Meeting Disruptions

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has failed to hold a single meeting throughout August 2026 due to a lack of a quorum.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
GSB Prepares AI-Driven Lending as EV Loan Demand Surges
Technology One source

GSB Prepares AI-Driven Lending as EV Loan Demand Surges

The Government Savings Bank (GSB) is developing an AI-based lending system while expanding its electric vehicle loan portfolio by 5 billion baht.

Thai Post ·

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