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Thailand dips in innovation index
Read more: Thailand dips in innovation indexThailand’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 dropped to 45th out of 139 economies from 41st last year, attributed to changes in the methodological framework, the rapid improvement of competitor economies, and declining rankings in some sub-indices.
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Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Read more: Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spotThailand has become the world’s second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
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Auto parts makers brace for the worst
Read more: Auto parts makers brace for the worstThai auto parts makers are preparing for the impact of Washington’s steep tariff policy, coupled with concerns over global steel price fluctuations that may affect the automotive industry.
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Unesco urges Asean unity to build AI capabilities
Read more: Unesco urges Asean unity to build AI capabilitiesComputing capacity, data interoperability and policy harmonisation are critical pillars of Asean regional collaboration when building artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, according to Unesco.
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Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal face embezzlement probe
Read more: Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal face embezzlement probeThe National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is considering criminal complaints against former senior monks embroiled in a major sex scandal if an investigation finds they embezzled money from temples.
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Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal under embezzlement probe
Read more: Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal under embezzlement probeThe National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is mulling criminal complaints against former senior monks if an investigation finds they embezzled money from temples.
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Thaksin joins Thai ministers in fine-tuning response to Trump tariff threat
Read more: Thaksin joins Thai ministers in fine-tuning response to Trump tariff threatThaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, is taking a more proactive role in shaping the country’s response to deal with the fallout of President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a steep
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Eight Thai provinces face flash flood risk as monsoon intensifies
Read more: Eight Thai provinces face flash flood risk as monsoon intensifiesThe Thai Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather warning of heavy rainfall across Thailand, with some areas experiencing very heavy downpours, particularly in the northern and eastern regions.
