Thailand eyes Future Fund revival to finance infrastructure as debt room tightens
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand is preparing to revive the Thailand Future Fund as an off-budget financing tool, using revenue-generating roads and expressways to fund new infrastructure without adding pressure to the public debt ceiling.
Thailand Launches First National AI Readiness Index to Boost Business Competitiveness
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
MHESI, AIS Academy and IRIS Consulting unveil "TARI," a framework to help Thai organisations measure and improve their AI adoption across people, data and processes
How have Thailand and France commemorated the 170th anniversary of bilateral relations? | The Next Move EP19
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand's monarchs visit France to commemorate the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as the French President conferred France's highest honours on the Thai King and Queen.
Eight monks killed, 13 injured after 11-year-old allegedly crashes pickup into pilgrimage group in Mukdahan
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The death toll from a pickup crash involving a group of tudong monks in Mukdahan has risen to eight after three more monks died in hospital, with 13 others injured.
Myanmar stresses responsibility to maintain ASEAN relations
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Dr Khaing Khaing Soe says Myanmar will keep engaging with ASEAN after taking part in the 48th summit in Cebu, as future participation is tied to invitations and representation level.
Transport Ministry overhauls airport anti-drug measures, says crew and passengers face same screening
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered tighter airport anti-drug measures, integrating intelligence, modern technology and biometric systems, while insisting that crew members are screened to the same standard as passengers.
Mananchaya stuns Parks to reach Wimbledon third round in Thai tennis milestone
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew continued her dream Wimbledon 2026 run by beating Alycia Parks 7-5, 6-0 to reach the third round after an earlier upset of World No 21 Maja Chwalińska.