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Thailand plans AI and semiconductor push after IMF export recognition
Thailand plans AI and semiconductor push after IMF export recognition
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand plans to turn its AI-hardware export strength into semiconductor investment, skilled jobs and technology transfer as it targets regional hub status.Thailand finish VNL campaign 14th after four-set loss to Türkiye
Thailand finish VNL campaign 14th after four-set loss to Türkiye
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand won the opening set but Türkiye recovered to claim a 3-1 victory in Osaka, leaving the Thai side 14th after the three-weekBangkok and six central provinces on high-tide flood watch
Bangkok and six central provinces on high-tide flood watch
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
High tides from 6pm to 10pm between July 13 and 19 could cause rivers and canals to overflow in Bangkok and six central provinces.Thailand faces two US Section 301 proceedings as tariff expiry nears
Thailand faces two US Section 301 proceedings as tariff expiry nears
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand is seeking the least damaging outcome from US Section 301 proceedings over forced labour import controls and alleged excess manufacturing capacity.Thailand remains in World Bank’s upper-middle-income category
Thailand remains in World Bank’s upper-middle-income category
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
With GNI per capita at US$7,690, Thailand remains below the high-income cut-off, while current growth rates could put Viet Nam ahead.Argentina set up England showdown as World Cup semi-final line-up confirmed
Argentina set up England showdown as World Cup semi-final line-up confirmed
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Defending champions Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to complete the World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up, joining England, France and Spain.Travellers warned against carrying parcels as Thailand targets cannabis smugglers
Travellers warned against carrying parcels as Thailand targets cannabis smugglers
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand has tightened checks on cannabis smuggling and warned travellers not to carry parcels for others, with offenders facing up to 10 years in prison.Bangkok heat index reaches warning level as PM2.5 stays within limits
Bangkok heat index reaches warning level as PM2.5 stays within limits
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Residents are advised to reduce outdoor activity from 11am to 3pm, while PM2.5 remains below the city standard and thunderstorms are forecast across 60 per cent of Bangkok.Buoyant Thailand face Türkiye in VNL finale after stunning Brazil
Buoyant Thailand face Türkiye in VNL finale after stunning Brazil
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand face Finals-bound Türkiye in Osaka at 1.30pm on Sunday, buoyed by a stunning straight-sets VNL victory over Brazil.Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as evacuations near 2 million
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as evacuations near 2 million
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
The storm reached Zhejiang with winds of 144km/h after battering Japan’s Sakishima islands and skirting northern Taiwan, carrying rain bands about the size of France from end to end.