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Bangkok's financial centre status slips further
Bangkok's status as a financial centre is declining while Singapore continues to outrank Hong Kong as the top money hub in Asia, according to the latest edition of the semi-annual Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).
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Insurgents wreak havoc in deep South
Suspected insurgents set fire to multiple spots in the three southernmost border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat overnight, police reported on Friday.
Thai fans, football chief hail War Elephants after shocking South Korea with 1-1 draw
The Thailand men's football team have received praise from supporters, including Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Nualphan Lamsam, after they deservedly earned a 1-1 draw with favoured South Korea in the second round of Asia's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
Mini-dramas key to pushing soft power
The Commerce Ministry recommends entrepreneurs use mini-dramas to promote the country's soft power to the global market in terms of culture, traditions and tourism.
Defence to cut back on personnel, restructure forces
The Ministry of Defence plans to cut back the number of service personnel by 700 over the next three years and will restructure the military, expecting to save up to 34 million baht.
SPCG presses ahead with delayed solar farm in EEC
SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development, anticipates the smooth development of its much-delayed solar farm project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), as the construction cost is likely to decrease by 25%.
Retail investors snap up government savings bonds
Government savings bonds drew overwhelming interest from retail investors this month as interest rates are expected to decline.
Hungary keen to develop bilateral trade ties
Hungary is looking forward to developing deeper bilateral ties with Thailand in terms of trade, investment and tourism, partly to support the Central European nation's goal of 4% economic growth this year, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto.
Police rift probe 'will find truth'
A probe into a conflict in the Royal Thai Police (RTP) will not end up as a mere token gesture to the public, and the truth must be uncovered within 60 days, according to former deputy police chief Pol Gen Winai Thongsong, who sits on a committee looking into the matter.
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