Thailand targets over 33 million tourists under quality strategy
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports drives its 'Value over Volume' strategy to make Thailand a quality destination, expecting over 33.2 million foreign tourists in 2026.
Three pillars reshape global trade as Commerce boosts FTA push and competitiveness
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
DFT held the “WINNING IN TRADE UNDER THE NEW WORLD ORDER” seminar, highlighting rapidly evolving global trade rules amid geopolitical uncertainty and shifting economic structures
Thailand prepares USAR rescue mission for Venezuela earthquake
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Following massive earthquakes in Venezuela, Thai authorities are standing by with elite search and rescue units, complete with K9 dogs, to assist if needed.
Japanese researchers unveil Buddhist AI robot to assist monks
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
A Kyoto University team has created Buddharoid, an AI humanoid that gives Buddhist advice, performs rituals, and could support Japan's declining population of monks.
Thai Helps Thai Plus turns local spending into national strength
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Thailand’s Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40 co-payment scheme is easing living costs, energising local shops and food businesses, and showcasing a resilient home-grown economic model.
Bank of Japan prepares accelerated hikes should inflation risks grow
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Naoki Tamura says the central bank will accelerate its baseline path of regular quarter-point hikes if upside inflation risks from the Middle East intensify.