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Inaugural Bangkok Content Fair Nets $65m in Asian Co-Production Deals
Inaugural Bangkok Content Fair Nets $65m in Asian Co-Production Deals
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand’s first dedicated content market generated over 1,200 business matching sessions, securing $65m in trade deals and co-production agreementsThailand’s Disability Market Tipped to Reach $1.03bn by 2030
Thailand’s Disability Market Tipped to Reach $1.03bn by 2030
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Experts urge Thai businesses to look beyond legal quotas, as unlocking the high-potential disability market promises vast economic and corporate returnsCabinet adjusts state welfare card rules on personal status and vehicles
Cabinet adjusts state welfare card rules on personal status and vehicles
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The Cabinet has approved revised criteria for the 2026 State Welfare Card scheme, extending existing rights until September 30 and launching the new round on October 1.Cabinet approves one-year extension of 7% VAT until September 2027
Cabinet approves one-year extension of 7% VAT until September 2027
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the 7% VAT rate from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, to ease living costs and support economic stability.Bank Indonesia governor resigns as market eyes central bank independence
Bank Indonesia governor resigns as market eyes central bank independence
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo has stepped down as Bank Indonesia governor in a surprise move, with Destry Damayanti appointed interim chief as investors watch policy direction.Thai Tobacco Trade Body Backs Single-Rate Tax Reform Move
Thai Tobacco Trade Body Backs Single-Rate Tax Reform Move
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The Thai Tobacco Trade Association urges ministers to axe two-tier levies, warning price distortions harm small shops and fuel illicit salesGlobal Wellness Summit to showcase Thailand’s wellness potential
Global Wellness Summit to showcase Thailand’s wellness potential
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
Industry leaders will gather in Phuket for three days of talks, while data shows Asia’s wellness tourism market grew 31% to US$215 billion in 2024.Thailand Drives Kratom Towards Global Herbal Innovation Economy
Thailand Drives Kratom Towards Global Herbal Innovation Economy
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
Thailand is positioning kratom as a high-value medicinal plant through research, safety standards and global market development.Thai exports hit by new US 12.5% Section 301 tariff over forced labour rules
Thai exports hit by new US 12.5% Section 301 tariff over forced labour rules
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
The United States has imposed an additional 12.5% Section 301 tariff on most Thai imports, with electronics, tyres, appliances, processed food and textiles among key sectors affected.