Within Asia-Pacific, Thailand stands out for a high level of economic pessimism and financial strain, with 71% of survey respondents suggesting the economy is struggling.

Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects key economic cabinet appointments by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lift public confidence and raise Thai GDP growth above earlier projections.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Tuesday that Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit will continue handling defence-related matters in his new cabinet, which is undergoing final vetting and is expected to be completed this week.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered all Thai digital asset exchanges to publicly clarify reports of cyber-attacks amid viral social media claims, warning investors to rely exclusively on official information channels.

A political activist plans to ask the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to prosecute Thaksin Shinawatra for his illegal transfer from prison to hospital in 2023.

Eleven people, including nine doctors, have been arrested on charges of acquiring prescription drugs for illegal distribution by a network linked to Anchulee “Dr Air” Theerawongpaisal, a former Police General Hospital psychiatrist.