Khamenei funeral pauses US-Iran conflict as fragile peace talks loom
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The funeral of Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has created a temporary pause in the US-Iran conflict, as mourners gather in Tehran and negotiators prepare to resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds.
Gold Market Experts Signal Further Gains as Thailand Positions itself as Regional Hub
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Traders and analysts forecast gold testing $5,000 an ounce by year-end, citing de-dollarisation and Gen Z demand, while urging investors to manage risk carefully
Thailand eyes work-hour rules for film crews after 16-hour shift concerns
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand’s Labour Ministry is moving to strengthen protection for film and entertainment workers, including possible working-hour standards for film crews, better contracts, wage protection and expanded welfare for freelancers.
IMF-World Bank 2026 puts Thailand on global investment stage
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand expects the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok to lift investor confidence, showcase its readiness and strengthen its global economic profile.
EU’s €3 parcel fee puts Thailand between export opening and import risk
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The EU’s new €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels may hit Chinese platforms such as SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress, but Thai exporters face both a chance to enter Europe and the risk of more cheap Chinese goods flooding ASEAN.
People’s Party leads NIDA Poll as Bhumjaithai support falls
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The People’s Party remains Thailand’s most popular political party in NIDA Poll’s second-quarter 2026 survey, while Bhumjaithai loses ground and Pheu Thai closes the gap for second place.