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TH-AI Passport pay-per-user model aims to maximise budget value
TH-AI Passport pay-per-user model aims to maximise budget value
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand’s TH-AI Passport now links state payments to active users under a revised contract reviewed by the Office of the Attorney General, with a target of 5 million users.TDRI urges Thailand to build technology, not just host FDI
TDRI urges Thailand to build technology, not just host FDI
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
TDRI says private investment grew 13.4% in the second quarter while manufacturing expanded only 0.1%, exposing weak domestic linkagesTwo new plant species discovered within a Thai national park
Two new plant species discovered within a Thai national park
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
The two species are among 10 newly described Didymocarpus species that raise Thailand's recorded total for the genus to 35.Anutin and Luxon inspect CT-4 as Thailand weighs more trainers
Anutin and Luxon inspect CT-4 as Thailand weighs more trainers
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul said he would ask the Royal Thai Air Force to consider more New Zealand-built trainers after touring NZAero with Christopher Luxon.Nene Royal named Best New International Artiste in Ireland
Nene Royal named Best New International Artiste in Ireland
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thai teenage rocker Nene Royal has been selected for the Best New International Artiste 2026 award in Dublin, extending her rise after America’s Got Talent.Hlun Solo sought medical care on arrival in Georgia, brother reveals
Hlun Solo sought medical care on arrival in Georgia, brother reveals
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Georgia’s Foreign Ministry says Hlun Solo visited a Tbilisi hospital on July 11, while the investigation and official autopsy findings remain pendingAI demand extends Thai electronics order books beyond three years
AI demand extends Thai electronics order books beyond three years
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand's electronics exports reached THB1.63 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 46%, while major electronics companies had orders booked 3–5 years ahead.Thai Criminal Court uses Section 161/1 to curb SLAPP suits
Thai Criminal Court uses Section 161/1 to curb SLAPP suits
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Section 161/1 lets Thailand’s Criminal Court dismiss bad-faith complaints early, while victims can seek direct removal of damaging online contentThailand is open to Starlink under a Thai-majority ownership rule
Thailand is open to Starlink under a Thai-majority ownership rule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand is open to Starlink if it follows Thai-majority ownership rules, works with local investors and transfers technology, according to Chaichanok Chidchob.