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Thailand’s livestock department to negotiate with Laos, Vietnam to lift ban on Thai cattle

Officials plan to assure both countries that the situation is under control and the disease has been eradicated.

  • Published: May 20, 20251:34 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Thailand and Indonesia strengthen ties on all fronts to boost ASEAN

The leaders of the two Southeast Asian nations announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, reflecting a shared commitment to deepen cooperation across…

  • Published: May 20, 20259:00 am
  • Author The Nation
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Thailand’s taxi colour code, uncovered

Thai taxis come in a vibrant palette of colours, like a moving rainbow on wheels. But there’s more to this taxi technicolour dreamcoat than meets the eye. Each colour actually…

  • Published: May 19, 20252:06 pm
  • Author Tammy Tameryn Somhar
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Thai PM Paetongtarn visits Chanthaburi province, meets fruit growers to address agricultural challenges

During the meeting, durian growers urged the government to support both Thai and foreign traders to maintain a stable export base and avoid price suppression as fruit production…

  • Published: May 19, 20251:58 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Thailand’s Finance Ministry to extend debt restructuring scheme beyond end of June

The Finance Ministry plans to adjust two key measures under the “You Fight, We Help” debt restructuring programme to offer greater support to borrowers, and to extend the…

  • Published: May 19, 20251:42 pm
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Bangkok’s Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine: A sacred sanctuary facing modern threats

More than a place of worship, this over 150-year-old sanctuary is a living symbol of cultural identity, spiritual devotion, and a growing struggle against gentrification in the…

  • Published: May 19, 202510:45 am
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Thai, Cambodian troops hold talks over border patrol dispute

Images had surfaced depicting Cambodian soldiers establishing fortifications, digging trenches, and reinforcing their position with nearly a hundred armed personnel, seemingly…

  • Published: May 19, 20258:30 am
  • Author The Nation
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US visa sanctions on Thai officials do not affect existing visa holders: Foreign Minister

The minister's statement came in response to concerns that the sanctions—imposed following Thailand’s deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to China in late February—might…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:35 pm
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Thai government scraps 10,000-baht handout, redirects budget to new economic stimulus plan

This decision comes amid escalating global economic uncertainties caused by the trade war and the recent imposition of U.S. tariff measures, which have affected the global economy…

  • Published: May 16, 20259:49 am
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Two baby orangutans rescued in Bangkok, courier arrested

Critically endangered species sold for THB300,000 (US$9k) each.

  • Published: May 16, 20259:37 am
  • Author The Nation

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