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Thailand’s EEC tops Southeast Asian manufacturing hub ranking
Thailand’s EEC tops Southeast Asian manufacturing hub ranking
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
The Chon Buri–Rayong area has more than 13,000 MW of power capacity, while Thailand and Indonesia each have three entries in the top 10.IF steel producers oppose proposed overhaul of rebar standards
IF steel producers oppose proposed overhaul of rebar standards
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
A proposed Thai standard would restrict structural deformed bars to BOF and EF production, prompting IF operators to warn of business losses and higher steel prices.DMCR tightens dugong safeguards across 12 Andaman areas
DMCR tightens dugong safeguards across 12 Andaman areas
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
DMCR will control boat speeds and modify fishing gear across 12 risk areas in five Andaman provinces to eliminate human-caused dugong deaths.Royal Barge rehearsals begin ahead of November 6 ceremony
Royal Barge rehearsals begin ahead of November 6 ceremony
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Ten rehearsals and two full-dress rehearsals will precede the Royal Barge Procession to Wat Arun on November 6Thai gold traders to oppose possible tax in talks with Finance Ministry
Thai gold traders to oppose possible tax in talks with Finance Ministry
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Thailand’s Gold Traders Association plans to oppose a possible gold tax while seeking support for US dollar trading and regional gold-hub ambitions.Nation Group opens over 60 positions to support business expansion
Nation Group opens over 60 positions to support business expansion
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Nation Group plans to hire more than 60 people across news, creative, marketing and technology after returning to profit in the second quarter.Thailand, US Vow Deeper Trade Ties Despite Tariff Doubts
Thailand, US Vow Deeper Trade Ties Despite Tariff Doubts
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
At Bangkok's 2026 summit, Thai and US leaders pledged closer trade, energy and AI cooperation even as tariff uncertainty clouds the outlookDow Advances Conversion of Plastic Waste Collected in Thailand into High-Quality PCR Resins for Packaging Applications
Dow Advances Conversion of Plastic Waste Collected in Thailand into High-Quality PCR Resins for Packaging Applications
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand — Dow Thailand Group is producing high-quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins from plastic waste collected in Thailand, advancing a local recycling pathway that transforms used plastics into valuable materials for packaging and industrial applications.New-industry investment and exports signal Thai economic transition
New-industry investment and exports signal Thai economic transition
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Higher energy costs are slowing Thai consumption growth, while investment in clean energy and electronics offers new growth drivers amid a current-account deficit.Interior Ministry, DDPM say displaced buoy does not halt tsunami alerts
Interior Ministry, DDPM say displaced buoy does not halt tsunami alerts
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
DDPM says Thailand’s multi-source tsunami warning network remains operational as crews plan to recover and replace a displaced Andaman buoy in November.