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IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state election
Read more: IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state electionParties in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government are trying to navigate and compete in Sabah’s complex political landscape without burning bridges.
Thailand
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Auto industry looks to autonomous vehicles
Read more: Auto industry looks to autonomous vehiclesThailand’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is no longer driving solo as the surge in battery-powered autonomous vehicles, or AVs, is quietly emerging as the next frontier, promising to reshape mobility, logistics and urban life.
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Changan ramps up battery EV production in Thailand
Read more: Changan ramps up battery EV production in ThailandChinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile is gearing up to launch the second phase of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its ambitions in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest‑growing EV markets.
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Co-pay scheme expects 900,000 stores
Read more: Co-pay scheme expects 900,000 storesThe government kicked off retail shop registration yesterday for the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, expecting participation from at least 900,000 stores and an estimated 88 billion baht in economic circulation.
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New insurance strategy to tackle climate disasters
Read more: New insurance strategy to tackle climate disastersThe Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand’s non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing population.
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Chinese embassy warns against buying ‘cheap tours’ to Thailand
Read more: Chinese embassy warns against buying ‘cheap tours’ to ThailandThe Chinese embassy on Wednesday warned intending Chinese travellers not to buy “cheap tours” to Thailand, advising them to use only well-known, licensed outbound tour operators to avoid problems.
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IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state election
Read more: IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state electionParties in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government are trying to navigate and compete in Sabah’s complex political landscape without burning bridges.
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AI leaders gather in Dubai to promote gospel of technology
Read more: AI leaders gather in Dubai to promote gospel of technologyWorld leaders, ministers and technology executives are gathering at GITEX Global 2025 to share a unified vision of a future powered by cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI), the twin pillars of digital resilience and sustainable growth.
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BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growth
Read more: BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growthAn inflation rate falling short of the central bank’s targeted range is not a barrier to economic growth, insists the Bank of Thailand.
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7,300 tonnes of blackchin tilapia removed to date
Read more: 7,300 tonnes of blackchin tilapia removed to dateAbout 7,300 tonnes of invasive blackchin tilapia have been removed from natural water sources and aquaculture ponds across 19 affected provinces, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow said.