Vietnamese programmer held in Japan-bound crystal meth probe
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Police arrested a Vietnamese programmer in Bangkok over alleged IT and cash-withdrawal roles in a network linked to crystal meth hidden in tamarind paste and bound for Japan.
Italian school denies link to BTS row and warns of legal action
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
An Italian state science school has denied that the young people involved in a dispute on Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain were its pupils and has warned of legal action over false online claims.
Thailand cuts vehicle output target as Chinese EVs gain ground
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The FTI has lowered this year’s vehicle production target to 1.45 million units as Chinese EVs expand in key export markets and imported EVs affect the domestic supply chain.
Thailand Leaves Door Open for $28bn Landbridge Infrastructure Plan
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirms the flagship megaproject can be reactivated if geopolitical factors align, whilst prioritizing key rail links
Cabinet approves one-year extension of 7% VAT until September 2027
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the 7% VAT rate from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, to ease living costs and support economic stability.